The Kuala Lumpur High Court has found the police and government vicariously liable for the disappearance of Amri Che Mat, awarding his wife, Norhayati Ariffin, RM3 million in damages.

Judge Su Tiang Joo, who took nearly two hours to deliver his judgment, awarded RM2 million in general damages and RM1 million in exemplary damages.

He also awarded...