Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Retiree wins RM100,000 damages over seven years of golf ball strikes
A 61-year-old government pensioner in Jitra has secured a RM100,000 damages award after years of golf balls from a nearby resort repeatedly struck his residence. The court ruling comes after the homeowner endured the nuisance for seven years without resolution.
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The retired civil servant, whose property borders the Jitra golf resort in Kedah, filed legal action against the establishment over the persistent problem of errant golf shots damaging his home. Court documents indicate the pensioner had lodged multiple complaints with the resort management over the seven-year period without receiving satisfactory remedies or compensation.
The resort's negligence in implementing adequate safety measures, such as protective netting or warning systems, formed the basis of the plaintiff's case. The court found the establishment liable for failing to prevent golf balls from leaving the course boundaries and striking private residential property.
The RM100,000 award covers both past damages to the property and compensation for the years of disturbance and inconvenience suffered by the homeowner. Legal experts note the ruling reinforces property owners' rights to enjoy their homes free from hazards originating from neighbouring commercial establishments.
The case highlights the importance of recreational facilities implementing proper safety protocols to protect adjoining residential areas. It remains unclear whether the resort has committed to additional safety improvements following the court judgment.