Sime Darby Property Appeals RM36.23 Million Refund Order to LLM

Sime Darby Property Bhd has officially filed an appeal against a High Court decision that mandated its subsidiary, SDP Klang Sdn Bhd, to pay a refund of RM36.23 million to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM). This legal dispute stems from a land compensation disagreement linked to property acquired for the development of the West Coast Expressway.

According to the original publisher, the developer confirmed that its wholly owned subsidiary, SDP Klang, has formally submitted a Notice of Appeal regarding the court’s decision. The refund order follows judicial proceedings involving the valuation and acquisition processes tied to the highway infrastructure project.

The land in question was part of the broader acquisition requirements for the West Coast Expressway, a major infrastructure undertaking in the region. The appeal indicates that Sime Darby Property intends to contest the High Court’s findings regarding the financial settlement owed to the highway authority.

For Malaysian stakeholders and investors, this legal development highlights the ongoing complexities involved in large-scale infrastructure land acquisitions. As the case moves to the appellate level, the outcome will likely settle the outstanding financial obligations between the property developer and the Malaysian Highway Authority, providing further clarity on the fiscal impact of such infrastructure-related land disputes.