1. ) NARESH KUMAR A/L LACHEMENAN 2. ) Vijayarani a/p Govindan v 1. ) Jururawat Jane Roe 2. ) MENTERI KESIHATAN MALAYSIA 3. ) MENTERI PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA 4. ) Kerajaan Malaysia

wa-21ncvc-4-01-2025 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 18 March 2026 • WA-21NCvC-4-01/2025

Catchwords

Application raises two discrete issues: Whether the Plaintiffs are entitled to an order under Order 24 rr. 3 & 7 of the Rules of Court 2012 (ROC 2012) for disclosure of the identity of the nurse. Whether the Plaintiffs may amend the Writ and Statement of Claim to insert the name of the nurse, notwithstanding the Public Authorities Protection Act 1948 (PAPA) and the Government Proceedings Act 1956 (GPA). Having considered the affidavits, submissions, and authorities, the Plaintiffs’ Notice of Application dated 5th January 2026 (encl.11) is dismissed in its entirety with costs of RM3,000.00 to the Defendants.

Judges (1)

Nixon Anak Kennedy Kumbong Delivered

Parties (6)

Kerajaan Malaysia Defendant MENTERI KESIHATAN MALAYSIA Defendant Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia Defendant Jururawat Jane Roe Defendant Naresh Kumar a/l Lachemenan Plaintiff Vijayarani a/p Govindan Plaintiff

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