JUDGMENT

Edwin Paramjothy Michael Muniandy JC:

A. Introduction

[1] This judgment concerns the plaintiffs' Notice of Application dated 17 June 2025, filed via encl 139. By that application, the plaintiffs sought an order to stay the present proceedings pending the final determination of their appeal to the Court of Appeal ("the Appeal"). The Appeal arises from the decision of this Court on 11 June 2025, whereby the plaintiffs' application for a protective order regarding their alleged confidential information and trade secrets ("encl 83") was dismissed with costs.

[2] Having considered the affidavits filed, as well as the written and oral submissions of learned counsel on both sides, I dismissed encl 139 on 18 September 2025 with costs. I now state my reasons for doing so.

B. Factual Background

[3] On 23 February 2024, the plaintiffs initiated this action, asserting claims that include misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of confidence, breach of contract, and conspiracy to injure. At the heart of the dispute lies the protection of what the plaintiffs characterise as their trade secrets and confidential information.

[4] In tandem with the substantive suit, the plaintiffs pursued s