In a family dispute sparked by a copyright infringement, Faiz Rice Sdn Bhd was today ordered to pay damages totalling RM4.25 million to Sykt Faiza Sdn Bhd.

The quantum comprises compensatory damages of RM3.9 million, statutory damages of RM100,000, another RM100,000 in exemplary and aggravated damages, as well as RM60,000 in special damages – or RM10,000 each for the six brands of rice which violated the copyright...