SCIB managing director Ku Chong Hong
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd
(SCIB) has clarified that its wholly-owned subsidiary, SCIB Properties Sdn Bhd, has not fully withdrawn its lawsuit against Awana JV Suria Saga Sdn Bhd, despite media reports suggesting the discontinuation of the legal proceedings.
The industrialised building systems specialist said the legal reliefs previously sought under a separate suit have been consolidated into a broader legal action, now referred to as the main suit, and therefore, the case is still ongoing.
"The amended statement of claim, filed on April 18, 2025, integrates the RM19.72mil recovery claim into the main suit to streamline proceedings and facilitate a more efficient litigation process.
"SCIB affirms that the discontinuation of the separate action does not reflect a withdrawal or abandonment of the company's claim. Rather, it represents a strategic legal approach to pursue the matter more effectively under a single consolidated suit,” it said in a statement.
Managing director Ku Chong Hong said the consolidation of claims into a single legal action was a procedural refinement that enabled SCIB to pursue its rights more efficiently and with greater legal clarity.
"There has been no compromise to the substance or seriousness of our position. We will continue to act in the best interest of the company and ensure transparency throughout this process," he added.
