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High Court upholds dismissal of student's RM400,000 phone seizure claim
A former student's legal challenge against the seizure of her mobile phone during an SPM examination has been rejected by the Kuala Terengganu High Court. The court upheld an earlier dismissal of her RM400,000 negligence claim against school authorities.
LSN Malaysia ·
The High Court in Kuala Terengganu has dismissed an appeal by a former student seeking RM400,000 in compensation over the confiscation of her mobile phone during the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination. The court's decision upholds a previous ruling that rejected the student's negligence claim against the school authorities involved in the seizure.
The incident occurred when examination invigilators discovered the mobile device on the student during the standardised national examination. School officials confiscated the phone in accordance with established examination protocols, which prohibit electronic devices in examination halls.
The student subsequently filed a lawsuit claiming negligence and seeking damages, arguing the seizure caused her loss. However, the judicial proceedings determined that the school's actions were justified under examination regulations and standard procedures implemented to maintain examination integrity.
The High Court's decision reinforces the legal authority of educational institutions to enforce examination rules and procedures designed to prevent cheating and ensure fair assessment. The ruling provides clarity on the boundaries between student rights and institutional responsibilities during formal examinations in Malaysia.