1. ) FIVE STAR HERITAGE SDN BHD 2. ) XXXX 3. ) Maung Shwe Winn Sebagai Naib Pengerusi kepada Penang Burmese Society v Jabatan Peguam Negara

01f-3-02-2023p Federal Court (Mahkamah Persekutuan) 11 September 2023 • 01(f)-3-02/2023(P)

Catchwords

The central issue in these 4 appeals concerns the interpretation and understanding of the Attorney General’s consent obtained under Section 9 of the Government Proceedings Act 1956 [Act 359]. Of the four appeals, three appeals arose from the judicial review proceedings [JR proceedings] while the fourth appeal arose from proceedings related to Originating Summons No: 24NCVC-1128-12/2014 [OS 1128]. We heard all four appeals together. After full consideration of the submissions, reasonings of the Courts below and the records of appeal, we unanimously allowed the appeals relating to the JR proceedings and dismissed the appeal relating to OS 1128.

Practice Areas

The central issue in these 4 appeals concerns the interpretation and understanding of the Attorney General’s consent obtained under Section 9 of the Government Proceedings Act 1956 Act 359. Of the four appeals, three appeals arose from the judicial review proceedings JR proceedings while the fourth appeal arose from proceedings related to Originating Summons No: 24NCVC-1128-12/2014 OS 1128. We heard all four appeals together. After full consideration of the submissions, reasonings of the Courts below and the records of appeal, we unanimously allowed the appeals relating to the JR proceedings and dismissed the appeal relating to OS 1128.

Judges (3)

Abdul Karim bin Abdul Jalil Coram Mary Lim Thiam Suan Delivered Nordin bin Hassan Coram

Parties (4)

FIVE STAR HERITAGE Sdn Bhd Appellant Jabatan Peguam Negara Respondent Maung Shwe Winn Sebagai Naib Pengerusi Kepada Penang Burmese Society Appellant Xxxx Appellant

Case Significance

1. ) FIVE STAR HERITAGE SDN BHD 2. ) XXXX 3. ) Maung Shwe Winn Sebagai Naib P... is a Federal Court (Mahkamah Persekutuan) decision dated September 11, 2023 (citation: 01f-3-02-2023p). The panel comprised Abdul Karim bin Abdul Jalil, Mary Lim Thiam Suan and Nordin bin Hassan, with Mary Lim Thiam Suan delivering the judgment.

Key issues: The central issue in these 4 appeals concerns the interpretation and understanding of the Attorney General’s consent obtained under Section 9 of the Government Proceedings Act 1956 [Act 359]..

What was the outcome of 1. ) FIVE STAR HERITAGE SDN BHD 2. ) XXXX 3. ) Maung Shwe Winn Sebagai Naib P...?

1. ) FIVE STAR HERITAGE SDN BHD 2. ) XXXX 3. ) Maung Shwe Winn Sebagai Naib P... is a Federal Court decision dated September 11, 2023. The case was heard by Abdul Karim bin Abdul Jalil. See the full judgment for details.