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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Public Bank to pay RM90mil to NFCorp for confidentiality breach
PETALING JAYA: The Federal Court in Putrajaya has ordered Public Bank Berhad to pay RM90 million in damages to National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) for breaching its contractual obligation to protect confidential bank account information. A three-member panel of the Federal Court, headed by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, finalized the damages award. According to New Straits Times, This decision follows the court's earlier ruling to dismiss Public Bank's appeal and uphold NFCorp's cross-appeal for exemplary and aggravated damages. The other judges on the bench were Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais. NFCorp, its chairman Datuk Mohamad Salleh Ismail, and three of its subsidiary companies had originally filed a RM560 million lawsuit against Public Bank on May 22, 2012. They alleged that the bank's failure to safeguard their confidential account details led to the information being used by then-PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli. The leaked information, according to NFCorp, was used to support claims that the plaintiffs had misused a government loan to acquire eight properties in KL Eco City.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Public Bank to pay NFCorp RM90M for Data Breach
PETALING JAYA: The Federal Court in Putrajaya has ordered Public Bank Berhad to pay RM90 million in damages to National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) for breaching its contractual obligation to protect confidential bank account information. A three-member panel of the Federal Court, headed by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, finalized the damages award. According to New Straits Times, This decision follows the court's earlier ruling to dismiss Public Bank's appeal and uphold NFCorp's cross-appeal for exemplary and aggravated damages. The other judges on the bench were Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais. NFCorp, its chairman Datuk Mohamad Salleh Ismail, and three of its subsidiary companies had originally filed a RM560 million lawsuit against Public Bank on May 22, 2012. They alleged that the bank's failure to safeguard their confidential account details led to the information being used by then-PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli. The leaked information, according to NFCorp, was used to support claims that the plaintiffs had misused a government loan to acquire eight properties in KL Eco City.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Federal Court orders Public Bank to pay RM90mil to NFCorp
PUTRAJAYA: Public Bank Bhd has been ordered to pay RM90 million in damages to National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) over an alleged breach of contract involving the protection of confidential bank account information. A three-member bench of the Federal Court, led by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, set the award following its previous decision to dismiss the bank's appeal and allow NFCorp's cross-appeal for exemplary and aggravated damages. The other members of the bench were Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais. On May 22, 2012, NFCorp, its chairman Datuk Mohamad Salleh Ismail, and the three subsidiary companies filed the RM560 million suit against Public Bank over breach of contract to protect their bank account confidentiality. NFCorp claimed that the leaked bank account information was used by the then PKR vice-president, Rafizi Ramli, to bolster allegations that the plaintiffs leveraged a government loan to purchase eight KL Eco City properties.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Public Bank loses final appeal in NFCORP breach case
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court here today upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal which found Public Bank Berhad liable for breach of confidentiality in the case involving National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) and four others. A three-member bench led by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, in a unanimous decision today, dismissed the bank's appeal to overturn the appellate court's Aug 2023 ruling. Sitting with her were Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais. The panel also ordered Public Bank to pay RM300,000 in legal costs. However, Justice Hasnah fixed this June 18 to deliver the court's decision on the quantum of damages, saying the court requires time to consider relevant documents. In today's proceeding, lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, representing NFCorp and four others, submitted that his clients were seeking RM60 million in general damages and RM250 million each in aggravated and exemplary damages. In dismissing the bank's appeal, Justice Hasnah ruled that common law did not apply in this case. NFCorp and four others sued the bank in 2012 over the leakage of their banking details. The High Court dismissed the lawsuit in 2019, but the appellate court reversed the decision after allowing their (NFCorp and four others) appeals. However, the Court of Appeal held that since NFCorp and the four others succeeded in proving liability, but failed to prove damages, the court decided to award a sum of RM10,000 in nominal damages. In the suit, NFCorp and four others claimed the bank breached confidentiality by allowing details of their banking transactions to be revealed by the then PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli. They also claimed their business reputation and credibility suffered irreparable loss and damage as a result of the breach under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act. In today's proceeding, lawyer Chan Kok Keong, representing the bank, argued that only nominal damages should be awarded to NFCorp and four others as there was no credible evidence to prove the losses and damages suffered by them (NFCorp and four others).
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Public Bank loses final appeal over breach of confidentiality in NFCORP case
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court here today upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal which found Public Bank Berhad liable for breach of confidentiality in the case involving National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) and four others. A three-member bench led by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, in a unanimous decision today, dismissed the bank's appeal to overturn the appellate court's Aug 2023 ruling. Sitting with her were Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais. The panel also ordered Public Bank to pay RM300,000 in legal costs. However, Justice Hasnah fixed this June 18 to deliver the court's decision on the quantum of damages, saying the court requires time to consider relevant documents. In today's proceeding, lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, representing NFCorp and four others, submitted that his clients were seeking RM60 million in general damages and RM250 million each in aggravated and exemplary damages. In dismissing the bank's appeal, Justice Hasnah ruled that common law did not apply in this case. NFCorp and four others sued the bank in 2012 over the leakage of their banking details. The High Court dismissed the lawsuit in 2019, but the appellate court reversed the decision after allowing their (NFCorp and four others) appeals. However, the Court of Appeal held that since NFCorp and the four others succeeded in proving liability, but failed to prove damages, the court decided to award a sum of RM10,000 in nominal damages. In the suit, NFCorp and four others claimed the bank breached confidentiality by allowing details of their banking transactions to be revealed by the then PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli. They also claimed their business reputation and credibility suffered irreparable loss and damage as a result of the breach under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act. In today's proceeding, lawyer Chan Kok Keong, representing the bank, argued that only nominal damages should be awarded to NFCorp and four others as there was no credible evidence to prove the losses and damages suffered by them (NFCorp and four others).
