The Federal Court in Putrajaya will begin hearing Monday (14 July) the government’s final attempt to stop 185 pig farmers from suing them for alleged negligence arising from the Nipah virus epidemic a decade ago.

As this is the highest court of appeal, should the government win, this will mean that the farmers’ claims filed in 2002 will never be heard in any court.

If the government loses its bid, the farmers’ suit will go back to square one to the High Court for a hearing date to be fixed after six long years. (Story continues on Sunday 13 July). (MySinchew)