M. Nasir files RM5m suit against MyTeksi over drinks allegedly marketed under his name without consent

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Veteran singer-songwriter M. Nasir has filed a lawsuit against Grab-owned MyTeksi Sdn Bhd, seeking more than RM5 million in damages over the alleged unauthorised use of his name to market beverages on the company’s platform.

According to New Straits Times, the 68-year-old music icon, whose real name is Datuk Mohd Nasir Mohamed, together with his company Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd, filed the suit at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur, naming MyTeksi as the sole defendant.

The plaintiffs alleged that MyTeksi had used the M. Nasir name and brand to sell and promote drinks under the label “Kegemaran M. Nasir” without obtaining his consent.

Known for timeless hits such as Satu Hari Di Hari Raya, Mentera Semerah Padi and Raikan Cinta, M. Nasir has long been regarded as one of Malaysia’s most influential musicians.

In the writ of summons, M. Nasir and Luncai Emas are seeking injunctions to prevent MyTeksi, as well as its agents and employees, from continuing what they described as the misrepresentation, misuse and exploitation of the singer’s name for commercial purposes.

The plaintiffs are also asking the court to order the company to disclose, within seven days, the profits allegedly generated from beverages marketed under the “Kegemaran M. Nasir” branding through its platform.

In addition, they are seeking damages to be assessed by the court or, alternatively, an account of profits derived from the sales, along with general damages, interest and legal costs.

The lawsuit further includes claims for RM3 million in exemplary damages and RM2 million in aggravated damages.

MyTeksi has yet to publicly respond to the allegations.