Which parties were named in the RM1.7 million Penang lawsuit?

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Six Parties Named in RM1.7 Million Penang Lawsuit Following Fatal Tree Fall

The family of two Chinese tourists has initiated a civil suit seeking RM1.7 million, naming six parties in connection with a fatal tree fall incident at the Pinang Peranakan Museum car park. The lawsuit was filed at the High Court in George Town, Penang, by the family of Liu Zhu and Liu Xinxin, who perished when a tree collapsed onto their vehicle on September 18 last year.
Defendants in the Civil Action

The six entities and individuals identified as defendants in the writ of summons are Pinang Peranakan Mansion Sdn Bhd, SSM Capital Sdn Bhd, Sri Kumaran’s Textile Sdn Bhd, Pony Holiday Sdn Bhd, Har Kwai Leng, and the Penang Island City Council (MBPP). Yang Xueli, the widow of Liu Zhu and mother of Liu Xinxin, and Wang Geng Feng, the widower of Liu Xinxin, are the plaintiffs in this legal action.
Roles of the Named Parties

Pinang Peranakan Mansion Sdn Bhd operates the museum where the incident occurred, while SSM Capital Sdn Bhd is identified as the proprietor for the land owner of the museum. Sri Kumaran’s Textile Sdn Bhd is the landowner of the premises from which the tree grew. Pony Holiday Sdn Bhd was the tour agency involved, and Har Kwai Leng was the driver of the vehicle carrying the deceased.
Council and Landowner Responses

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has stated that the tree was situated on private property, thus falling outside its jurisdiction, and confirmed that no prior complaints regarding the tree had been received. Sri Kumaran’s Textile Sdn Bhd has denied liability, asserting that the tree was located on Pinang Peranakan Mansion's land and that they held no responsibility for its condition.
Plaintiffs' Claim and Sought Relief

The plaintiffs are seeking general damages, special damages, costs, and interests totalling RM1.7 million. This legal step follows a lack of satisfactory responses or acknowledgment of responsibility from several parties after an initial letter of demand was issued in January. The lawsuit aims to hold the involved parties accountable for the tragic deaths of Liu Zhu and Liu Xinxin.

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