TM takes R&A unit to court over damaged cables

PETALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is taking legal action against R&A Telecommunication Group Bhd for damaged cables at a construction area in Sri Petaling.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, R&A said its wholly-owned subsidiary R&A Telecommunication Sdn Bhd (RASB) received a writ of summons and statement of claim from Messrs Zahir Jeya & Zainal, which is acting on behalf of TM, on Aug 30, 2017.
TM is claiming an outstanding sum of RM112,790.30 and 5% interest per annum on the amount, calculated from Jan 9, 2014 till the date of full settlement. TM is also claiming for cost and any other relief deemed suitable and beneficial by the court.
To recap, TM was informed on March 9, 2013 that its underground trunking, copper cables and fibre optics (cables) at Sri Petaling near Endah Parade (construction area) were damaged.
Following an investigation, TM noticed that RASB and/or its agent and/or employees had commenced horizontal direct drilling works at the construction area and had negligently caused damage to TM’s cables.
R&A said the financial and operational impact of the writ of summons and statement of claim on the group is minimal, as RASB is not a major subsidiary and has ceased operations since June 2015.
It said that the estimated potential liabilities to the group are limited to the amount claimed. R&A is seeking the necessary legal advice to remedy the situation.