JUDGMENT

Narkunavathy Sundareson J:

Introduction

[1] This is an appeal against the decision of the Social Security Appellate Board (SSAB) dated 29 November 2024 wherein they allowed the respondent's appeal for temporary disablement benefits.

[2] After careful consideration of the cause papers and the submissions, this court decided to allow the appeal. The following are the reasons for that decision.

Proceedings Before The SSAB

[3] The Respondent is a technician with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Although he is stationed in Selangor, he was part of an operation inspecting meters in housing and industrial areas in and around Ipoh. TNB organized a futsal tournament at X Park Sunway City, Ipoh on 15 December 2023 and the Respondent was the captain for the Selangor team.

[4] The Respondent was injured during the tournament and was treated at a nearby clinic. Later he underwent surgery and was placed on medical leave from 18 December 2023 till 30 April 2024.