ExxonMobil sued by kiosk operators in MY

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ExxonMobil Malaysia units sued by service station associations - report

06.06.07, 9:25 PM ET

 

KUALA LUMPUR (XFN-ASIA) - Associations representing some 440 Malaysian service station operators are suing ExxonMobil units Esso Malaysia Bhd and ExxonMobil Malaysia Sdn Bhd, claiming that they were forced to sign a new licensing agreement, the New Straits Times reported.

 

Mobil Petrol Station Dealers Association of Malaysia president Zulkifli Mokti was quoted as saying the service station operators are seeking compensation of 44 mln rgt, alleging 'harassment' and 'mental anguish.'

 

The associations are also seeking 1 mln rgt fro every service station that was forced to close as a result of the new agreement.

 

The new agreement, terms of which were not disclosed, is currently subject to a court injunction.

 

(1 usd = 3.40 rgt)

 

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