Veheng Global Traders Sdn Bhd v AM General Insurance Berhad & Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad

Veheng Global Traders Sdn Bhd (the Insured) appealed against the Court of Appeal's decision that allowed AM General Insurance Berhad and Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad (the Insurers) to repudiate liability for a fire insurance claim. The High Court initially ruled in favor of the Insured, but the Court of Appeal reversed this decision, finding that the Insured had breached policy conditions and committed fraud. The Federal Court dismissed both appeals, upholding the Court of Appeal's decision.

Overview

Case Number

02(f)-36-05/2018(B), 02-37-05/2018(B)

Case Type

Civil - Insurance

Court

Federal Court of Malaysia, Putrajaya

Related Proceedings

High Court
22A(NCVC)-78-2011
High Court of Malaya at Shah Alam
Court of Appeal
B-02(NCVC)(W)-404-03/2016, B-02(NCVC)(W)-405-03/2016, B-02(NCVC)(W)-580-04/2016
Court of Appeal, Malaysia

Heard Together With

AM General Insurance Berhad & Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad v Veheng Global Traders Sdn Bhd & RHB Islamic Bank Berhad
B-02(NCVC)(W)-404-03/2016
Related appeal on liability and quantum
AM General Insurance Berhad & Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad v Veheng Global Traders Sdn Bhd & RHB Islamic Bank Berhad
B-02(NCVC)(W)-405-03/2016
Related appeal on liability and quantum
Veheng Global Traders Sdn Bhd & RHB Islamic Bank Berhad v AM General Insurance Berhad & Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad
B-02(NCVC)(W)-580-04/2016
Related appeal on liability and quantum

Subject Matter

Insurance lawFraudContract interpretation