Malaysia Case Law: Decisions & Judgments

Topic

Innocent passenger rule

Legal area

Court

26 Feb 2026

1. ) MUHAMMAD FAIRUZ ISWADI BIN JAFRI 2. ) HARUN BIN ABDUL HAMID 1. ) MUHAMAD SYAFIQ BIN SALLEH 2. ) MUHAMAD SHUKRI BIN SALLEH 3. ) ZANITA BINTI ISMAIL

Citation

TA-B53KJ-26-12/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Court

Sessions Court
Case number

TA-B53KJ-26-12/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

Court concluded both factual versions had force and could not fully prefer one; therefore both parties contributed: overall defendants 50% liable for Plaintiff One (apportioned D1 25%, D2/D3 25%) and defendants 100% liable for Plaintiff Two (pillion) such that Plaintiff Two recovers 100% of assessed damages; detailed quantum awarded item-by-item based on medical reports, compendium guidance and comparable authorities; costs and interest ordered as specified.
23 Aug 2021

1) MUHAMMAD FAKHRUL ASHYRAFF BIN KAMIL (seorang budak yang mendakwa melalui sahabat wakil dan ibunya yang sah iaitu ROSLINA BINTI ZAHARI) 2) NURUL FATIN ASMASYAZWANIE BINTI KAMIL TEA CHENG IT

Citation

DA-12B-20-09/2020 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Court

High Court
Case number

DA-12B-20-09/2020 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

On the balance of probabilities due to irreconcilable factual conflicts the collision resulted from mutual fault and liability is apportioned 50% to each of the primary parties; however the pillion rider (Perayu 2) is an innocent party and is entitled to pursue full recovery against the tortfeasor; specified items of general and special damages were adjusted in accordance with medical reports, precedents and RCPIA guidance; interest and costs awarded as stated.

Malaysia Case Law

1. ) MUHAMMAD FAIRUZ ISWADI BIN JAFRI 2. ) HARUN BIN ABDUL HAMID 1. ) MUHAMAD SYAFIQ BIN SALLEH 2. ) MUHAMAD SHUKRI BIN SALLEH 3. ) ZANITA BINTI ISMAIL

1) MUHAMMAD FAKHRUL ASHYRAFF BIN KAMIL (seorang budak yang mendakwa melalui sahabat wakil dan ibunya yang sah iaitu ROSLINA BINTI ZAHARI) 2) NURUL FATIN ASMASYAZWANIE BINTI KAMIL TEA CHENG IT