JUDGMENT

Nordin Hassan FCJ:

[1] This is an appeal by a company, Sarmiina Sdn Bhd ("the appellant") against the Court of Appeal's decision in affirming the High Court's decision which dismissed the appellant's claim against the respondents in this case.

[2] The appellant's claim hinges on the wrongful and unlawful continuous seizure of liquor in 17 containers ("goods") at Port Klang by officers of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department ("RMCD"). In this regard, the appellant in its suit against the respondents is seeking inter alia for a declaration that the continuous seizure of the goods was unlawful and invalid, and for special, general, and exemplary damages.

[3] Respondents 1, 2, and 3 ("R1, R2, R3") were the investigation officers of the RMCD, respondent 4 ("R4") is the Johor State Director of RMCD, respondent 5 ("R5") is the Director General of RMCD and respondent 6 ("R6") is the Government of Malaysia.