Why did Dhaya Maju LTAT fail to halt work on the KVDT2 project?

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Dhaya Maju LTAT's Bid to Halt KVDT2 Project Work Was Rejected by the High Court

Dhaya Maju LTAT Sdn Bhd's application for a court order to prevent the government and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) from instructing the company to cease work on the Klang Valley Double Tracking Phase 2 (KVDT2) project has been dismissed by the High Court. High Court Judge Datuk Lim Chong Fong ruled against the injunction, citing Section 29 of the Government Proceedings Act 1956, which prohibits courts from issuing injunctions against the government and its civil servants performing official duties.
Legal Grounds for Dismissal

The High Court's decision to reject Dhaya Maju LTAT's injunction application was based on a specific legal provision. Judge Lim Chong Fong dismissed the application by referencing Section 29 of the Government Proceedings Act 1956 (Act 356). This section of the law explicitly prevents courts from granting injunctions against the government or its civil servants when they are engaged in the performance of their official duties.
Company's Lawsuit Over Contract Termination

Dhaya Maju LTAT had initiated a lawsuit against several parties, including the government, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, KTMB, and Opus Consultants. The core of their legal action stems from the alleged termination of their contract for the KVDT2 project. The company sought damages and a declaration that the termination decision was null and void.
Claims Regarding Lack of Official Notice

A key assertion made by Dhaya Maju LTAT in its statement of claims is that it had not received an official notice of termination for the KVDT2 project. The company stated that it remained unaware of the termination until it was publicly announced by the Transport Minister. This lack of formal communication forms a significant part of their grievance in the ongoing legal proceedings.
Background of the KVDT2 Project Award

The KVDT2 project, valued at RM4.475 billion, was initially awarded to Dhaya Maju LTAT. This award was reportedly granted through a direct negotiation process during the period of the Pakatan Harapan administration. The project's significant value and the method of its award became a point of discussion when a list of projects awarded via direct negotiation was released.

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