Perhilitan fails to quash RM100k aggravated damages in ranger's accidental shooting suit

The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) failed to quash a court order for them to pay RM100,000 in aggravated damages to the family of a ranger accidentally shot dead by a colleague six years ago.

The Seremban High Court dismissed the appeal by the department and the federal government, who were sued for negligence by the kin of the deceased Cyril Quing.

The RM100,000 amount is part of a larger compensation of RM281,807.20 awarded to the family over the accidental fatal shooting...