ETIQA GENERAL TAKAFUL BERHAD v 1. ) YEOH SEANG HEE 2. ) Teoh Peck Chun

pa-12a-9-07-2025 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 4 June 2026 • PA-12A-9-07/2025

Catchwords

Appeal by insurer against the dismissal of application to intervene in a personal injury claim – grounds of application based on fraud and/or collusion by defendant (insured) who allegedly submitted false claims to the insurer - application filed two days prior to plaintiff closing its case where five witnesses have testified – sealed application served after plaintiff closed its case – delay of nearly four (4) years after plaintiff commenced suit – whether delay justified – whether there was a basis to file the application - whether insurer suffer any prejudice since the defendant (insured) has at all material times expressly denied any involvement in the alleged motor vehicle accident – whether dismissal of application warrants intervention by appellate court

Judges (1)

Wendy Ooi Su Ghee Delivered

Parties (3)

Etiqa General Takaful Berhad Appellant Teoh Peck Chun Respondent Yeoh Seang Hee Respondent

Judgment

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