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University student pleads guilty to sexually assaulting his eight-year-old cousin in Sungai Buloh
KLANG, June 19 — A local university student pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to three charges of physical sexual assault against a girl who is his cousin in 2023 and 2025. Based on two charges, the 19-year-old man committed physical sexual assault against an eight-year-old girl on March 2 and 3 this year at a house in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. For the third charge, he was also accused of committing the offence of physical sexual assault against the victim at the same house on September 10, 2023. All the offences were charged under Section 14(a) and 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, and if convicted, the accused can be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 20 years and can be whipped. Previously, Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur 'Ayuni Jamri requested a new date for the preparation of a social report from the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) considering that the accused is a young offender, in addition to being used as case facts and for sentencing. Nur 'Ayuni did not propose any bail due to the accused having a familial relationship with the victim, but suggested RM15,000 if the court allows it, with the additional condition of not disturbing any witnesses. The accused, who was not represented by a lawyer, in his mitigation, requested that the bail amount be reduced because he regretted his actions, was unemployed, and was still being supported by his father. 'This is my first mistake. I realise that I made a mistake. Previously, when I was detained for less than a month, I took that time to reflect on what I had done and repented. 'I am the eldest child and have the responsibility as an older brother to set a good example for my younger siblings. I request a reduction in the bail,' he said. However, Judge Siti Aminah Ghazali set the bail amount at RM8,000 and August 20 as the sentencing date. In a separate case in the same court, a 37-year-old lorry driver was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 20 strokes of the rotan after pleading guilty to raping his daughter last year and on May 17. The court also ordered the defendant to undergo counselling and police supervision for two years after completing the sentence. According to two charges, the lorry driver was accused of raping his biological child on November 10, 2024, and May 17, 2025, when the victim was 10 and 11 years old respectively, in a house in Meru, Klang. The man was charged under Section 376(3) of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of not more than 30 years and not less than 10 strokes of the rotan, upon conviction. The case was handled by Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Jannah Aimi while the accused was not represented by a lawyer. — Bernama
Malay Mail
11-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Unemployed man in Pasir Mas charged with unlawful possession of pistol, 47 bullets
PASIR MAS, June 11 — An unemployed man pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to charges of unlawful possession of a pistol and ammunition. On the first count, Mohd Zamri Mustafa, 50, was charged with possessing a Glock 19 pistol without a valid permit at a house in Jalan Meranti, here, at 8.30 pm last May 29. The charge, under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, provides imprisonment for up to 14 years and a minimum of six strokes of the cane, upon conviction. He was also charged with possessing 47 bullets, which include type A USA 9mm LUGER, FC 9mm LUGER, AP 14 9mm LUGER, PMC 9mm LUGER and S3 9mm LUGER, without any valid permit or licence at the same place, date and time. For possession of the ammunition, Mohd Zamri was charged with committing the offence under Section 8 (a) of the Arms Act 1960, which provides imprisonment of up to seven years or a fine not exceeding RM10,000 or both, if convicted. Deputy Public Prosecutor Siti Aiysha Na'ilah Harizan did not offer bail as the case is non-bailable. Following this, Judge Zulkipli Abdullah ordered Mohd Zamri, unrepresented, to be detained in prison pending disposal of the case. He also set July 14 for the mention of the case. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
05-06-2025
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- Free Malaysia Today
NFA after RM6.7mil lost to coffee vending machine investment scheme
Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the deputy public prosecutor's office decided that no charges for fraud-related offences would be filed. PETALING JAYA : Investigations into a coffee vending machine investment scheme that purportedly led to investors losing some RM6.7 million has been classified by prosecutors as requiring no further action (NFA). Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said 101 reports had been lodged over the scheme from January to April, with complainants saying they lost a total of RM6.7 million. He said the victims were given detailed explanations and representations about the investment scheme, with the promise of high returns, Bernama reported. They then joined the scheme and made payments to the bank accounts with which they were provided. 'The victims were unsure whether the investment was legitimate. Initially, they received some returns, but over time, the payments stopped,' said Hussein. While the cases were probed for cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, the deputy public prosecutor's office eventually decided that no charges for fraud-related offences would be filed. Hussein advised the complainants to pursue civil action, particularly to contest any breach of the agreement they had signed and to recover their investments. He urged the public to be wary of investment schemes that promise quick profits.
Malay Mail
19-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Influencer pleads guilty to house trespass in Seremban, court sets bail at RM2,500
SEREMBAN, May 19 — A social media influencer pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today for trespassing into a house. Nurul Nur Ariani Muhammad Zahar, 41, was charged for criminal trespass, for entering the house in Kampung Chelet, Nilai at 5 pm on May 7. The charge was framed under Section 447 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail sentence of six months or a fine of up to RM3,000, or both, upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nadia Ezzati Mohd Zainal proposed a bail of RM8,000 and requested a new date to present the case facts and sentencing. Lawyer K. Gejalaxmi from the National Legal Aid Foundation, representing Nurul Nur Ariani, requested a reasonable bail amount as her client is self-employed with a low income, and is supporting a hospitalised father, four children, and a sibling. The court granted bail of RM2,500 with one surety and scheduled the case mention, including facts and sentencing, for June 19. — Bernama
Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Deadly crash on Second Link: Maserati driver claims trial, court suspends licence and imposes monthly check-ins
JOHOR BARU, May 15 — A 27-year-old Singaporean Maserati driver claimed trial in the Magistrate's Court here today to a charge of causing the death of a motorcyclist along the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Highway last week. The accused, Muhammad Irshad Abdul Hameed, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid. According to the charge sheet, the accused, who is a Singapore civil servant, drove the Maserati in a manner that was dangerous to other road users, causing the death of A Vasanthraj, 32. The accused was charged with committing the act at 6.40pm at Kilometre 0.6 of the Second Link Highway here on May 9. The case was carried out under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, which provides for a prison sentence of not more than 10 years and a fine of not more than RM50,000. Those found guilty could also be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving license for a period of not less than five years from the date of conviction, in addition to the driving license being endorsed by the court. The case was persecuted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh, while the accused was represented by counsels Baharudin Baharim and Zarina Ismail Tom. The prosecution proposed a bail amount of RM20,000 with two local guarantors. This came with additional conditions: the accused must report to the nearest police station once a month and surrender his passport to the court. However, Baharudin requested a reasonable bail amount for his client, who is caring for a mother with cancer and has a younger brother still in school. The defence lawyer also requested an exemption from surrendering his Singapore passport to the court, as the accused needs it to carry out his duties as a civil servant in the republic. Zarina added that her client has no criminal record, is not a flight risk, and is willing to cooperate by reporting to a police station here every month. The court then set bail for the accused at RM12,000 with two local sureties. In addition, the accused will have to report to the nearest police station here once a month and have his driving license suspended. The court also set June 10 for mention and submission of documents.
