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A Malaysian businesswoman has taken legal action against a politician over a dispute involving allegedly missing items from a RM2.3 million fully furnished property
Datuk Nooraini Abu Bakar told the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Lumpur that her newly purchased unit was missing several items listed in the property's inventory.
The 62-year-old, alongside her husband and son, bought the fully furnished property at The Park Residence 1 in Bangsar South.
The seller, identified in court as politician Datuk Zainol Abidin Mohamed, signed the Sale and Purchase Agreement on 11 December 2023.
Datuk Nooraini Abu Bakar at the magistrate's court in Kuala Lumpur.
Image via NSTP/SAIFULLIZAN TAMADIHowever, after vacant possession was handed over, the family claimed that 29 items listed in the inventory were no longer in the unit
The items allegedly missing ranged from a bed, mattress, and cabinets to a banquet table and a knife set.
Nooraini testified on 3 August that the seller gave different explanations regarding the missing items.
According to Berita Harian, Nooraini recounted her attempts to recover the items before Magistrate Fatin Mohd Nor.
"I contacted the defendant on 11 September 2024, requesting that the items be returned," she said.
"However, the defendant said the items were difficult to return as they were kept at several different locations, while some were already worn out and could no longer be used."
Datuk Zainol Abidin Mohamed at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court.
Image via NSTP/SAIFULLIZAN TAMADIThe family is seeking RM80,000 in damages for the items they claimed were not returned
"The defendant also gave inconsistent responses until I had no choice but to tell him that I would take the matter to court," Nooraini stated.
The plaintiffs claimed that while Zainol initially indicated he would return the items, he later failed to contact them. This prompted the family to issue a Letter of Demand on 6 March last year.
A writ of summons was officially filed on 15 December 2025 through Messrs Adnan Sharida & Associates. The plaintiffs are seeking the return of the disputed items or RM80,000 in damages, along with general damages and 5% annual interest on the amount awarded by the court.
