PROJEK PENYELENGGARAAN LEBUHRAYA BERHAD (PROPEL) v 1. ) ZAKARIA BIN HAMID (Bapa kandung kepada simati, AZIZI BIN ZAKARIA) 2. ) GAYAH BINTI DOCHIK ( Ibu kandung kepada simati, AZIZI BIN ZAKARIA)

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PROJEK PENYELENGGARAAN LEBUHRAYA BERHAD (PROPEL) v 1. ) ZAKARIA BIN HAMID (Ba... is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated September 10, 2025 (citation: a-04ncvcw-447-10-2023). <p>Propel, the highway maintenance contractor engaged by PLUS, separately appealed the same judgment regarding the death of a motorcyclist caused by a fallen tree on the highway. The appeal was heard together with PLUS's appeal (Appeal 444) and raised the same issues of duty of care, non-delegable duty, and the sufficiency of highway patrols. The Court of Appeal dismissed Propel's appeal and affirmed the High Court's decision, awarding total costs of RM40,000 for both appeals.</p> The panel comprised Ahmad Zaidi bin Ibrahim, Collin Lawrence Sequerah and Faizah binti Jamaludin, with Faizah binti Jamaludin delivering the judgment. Counsel appearing: Athithan a/l Singaravelu (counsel for appellant), Ayleswary a/p Bathamanathan (counsel for respondent), Illavarasi Thiruchelvam (counsel for appellant).