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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
A-GC appeals Yusoff Rawther's acquittal in drugs and firearms case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Muhammad Yusoff Rawther of drug trafficking and firearms-related charges. In a statement, the A-GC said the High Court's June 12 decision saw Yusoff being freed without being called to enter his defence at the end of the prosecution's case. Yusoff was charged under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960. "After reviewing and considering the court's decision, the A-GC filed the notice of appeal today to challenge the acquittal and discharge," it said. High Court judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin freed Yusoff from drug trafficking and possession of imitation firearms charges after ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case. Jamil, in his ruling, said the evidence produced in court failed to support a reasonable conclusion that the accused had exclusive control over the vehicle or custody and control over the pistols and drugs. He said the evidence only raised suspicion and was insufficient to prove the accused's possession or control of the items. Yusoff had been accused of trafficking 305g of cannabis in a vehicle parked in front of a surau at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters at 10.15am on Sept 6 last year. He also faced a separate charge of possessing two imitation pistols by the roadside near a condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at 9.25am on the same day.
Malay Mail
13-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Acquitted ex-aide Yusoff Rawther gives police seven days to respond over ‘framing' claim, warns of legal action
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Former research assistant Muhammad Yusoff Rawther has given the Inspector-General Of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain seven days to respond to a report he lodged last year claiming he was framed, warning of legal action if there is no update. Through a letter issued by the Law Practice of Rafique, Yusoff's legal team demanded that police explain the steps taken to investigate his September 2024 report, which named individuals he alleged were involved in a plot against him, according to a report published today in Free Malaysia Today. 'We await a response from you within seven days from today. Should there be no reply, or should the response fail to adequately address the issues raised herein, we reserve our client's right to pursue further legal action,' the letter read. Yusoff was acquitted yesterday by the High Court of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation pistols, having spent nine months in remand. His lawyer, Rafique Rashid Ali, reiterated that the drugs and weapons were planted and called on police to provide updates on the investigation into his client's allegations. Justice Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin ruled the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case, citing a lack of credible evidence and failure to prove the key elements of the charges. The judge also criticised two investigating officers for failing to act on Yusoff's claim, made during detention, that he had been framed, saying they had ample time to verify the statement but did not, which had prejudiced the defence. Yusoff's lawyer had first requested updates from authorities as early as November last year, following the initial report.
