KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered the government and police to pay more than RM3 million to activist Amri Che Mat’s family for failing to properly investigate his disappearance.
Justice Su Tiang Joo ruled that the authorities breached their statutory duties and acted unconstitutionally.
The court awarded RM2 million in general damages, RM1 million in exemplary damages, RM14,457.52 in special damages, and RM250,000 in costs to Amri’s wife, Norhayati Ariffin.
Amri, founder of Perlis Hope, went missing in 2016, and his car was later found near the Bukit Cabang Sports School.
The judge also directed the Inspector-General of Police to remove the current investigators, form a new team, and report updates to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) every two months.
Norhayati expressed gratitude for the decision but said her family still seeks answers about Amri’s fate.