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The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
AGC files appeal against Yusoff Rawther's acquittal
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, a former research assistant to a politician, of charges of trafficking cannabis and possessing two imitation firearms. In a statement today, the AGC said the appeal challenges the High Court's June 12 ruling which acquitted the accused without calling for his defence at the close of the prosecution's case, under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (Act 234) and Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206). 'Upon careful consideration of the learned High Court judge's decision, we have filed a notice of appeal earlier today against the acquittal and discharge,' the statement read. 'Section 39B(2) of Act 234 provides for the death penalty or life imprisonment, and if the death penalty is not imposed, the sentence shall include not less than 12 strokes of the cane. Section 36(1) of Act 206 carries a maximum sentence of one year's imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM5,000, or both,' it added. On June 12, Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin acquitted Muhammed Yusoff, 32, after ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against him at the end of its case. In his judgment, the judge said the prosecution had failed to prove that he had custody, control, or possession of the two imitation firearms and the drugs in question, based on the testimony of prosecution witnesses.
Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
AGC files appeal against Yusoff Rawther's acquittal
KUALA LUMPUR — The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Muhammed Yusoff Rawther (picture), a former research assistant to a politician, of charges of trafficking cannabis and possessing two imitation firearms. In a statement today, the AGC said the appeal challenges the High Court's June 12 ruling which acquitted the accused without calling for his defence at the close of the prosecution's case, under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (Act 234) and Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206). 'Upon careful consideration of the learned High Court judge's decision, we have filed a notice of appeal earlier today against the acquittal and discharge,' the statement read. 'Section 39B(2) of Act 234 provides for the death penalty or life imprisonment, and if the death penalty is not imposed, the sentence shall include not less than 12 strokes of the cane. Section 36(1) of Act 206 carries a maximum sentence of one year's imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM5,000, or both,' it added. On June 12, Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin acquitted Muhammed Yusoff, 32, after ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against him at the end of its case. In his judgment, the judge said the prosecution had failed to prove that he had custody, control, or possession of the two imitation firearms and the drugs in question, based on the testimony of prosecution witnesses. — BERNAMA
Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
AGC Files Appeal Against Yusoff Rawther's Acquittal
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16, 2025 (Bernama) -- The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, a former research assistant to a politician, of charges of trafficking cannabis and possessing two imitation firearms. In a statement today, the AGC said the appeal challenges the High Court's June 12 ruling which acquitted the accused without calling for his defence at the close of the prosecution's case, under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (Act 234) and Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206). 'Upon careful consideration of the learned High Court judge's decision, we have filed a notice of appeal earlier today against the acquittal and discharge,' the statement read.
The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
AGC files appeal over Yusoff Rawther's acquittal
PETALING JAYA: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court's decision that cleared Muhammed Yusoff Rawther of drug trafficking and imitation firearms possession charges. The AGC said the appeal challenges the High Court's June 12 ruling which acquitted the accused without calling for his defence at the close of the prosecution's case, under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (Act 234) and Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206). 'After taking into consideration the Kuala Lumpur High Court judge's decision, the AGC has filed an Appeal Notice to appeal the discharge and acquittal,' the AGC said in a statement on Monday (June 16). "Section 39B(2) of Act 234 provides for the death penalty or life imprisonment, and if the death penalty is not imposed, the sentence shall include not less than 12 strokes of the cane. Section 36(1) of Act 206 carries a maximum sentence of one year's imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM5,000, or both," it added. On June 12, the High Court acquitted Muhammed Yusoff from two charges of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation firearms. Justice Muhammad Jamil Hussin, in his decision at the end of the prosecution's case, said the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie against Muhammed Yusoff.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
AGC appeals Yusoff Rawther's acquittal on drug, arms charges
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed an appeal against the High Court's decision to acquit Muhammed Yusoff Rawther of drug trafficking and imitation firearm possession charges. This comes after Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Jamil Hussin ruled on June 12 that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against the former aide to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, according to a report published today in Malaysiakini. 'After taking into consideration the Kuala Lumpur High Court judge's decision, the AGC has filed an Appeal Notice to appeal the discharge and acquittal,' the AGC said in a statement. Yusoff had been charged with trafficking 305g of cannabis inside a vehicle outside a surau at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters at about 10.15am on September 6, 2024. The charge under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 carries the death penalty or between 30 and 40 years' imprisonment and at least 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. He was also accused of possessing two imitation firearms near a condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at around 9.25am the same day. The second charge, under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, carries a maximum penalty of one year's imprisonment, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both. Following the acquittal, there were calls for Yusoff to sue the police and the Home Ministry, prompting the AGC to urge the public to refrain from speculation and defamatory remarks. The appeal will now proceed through the judicial process, with the prosecution seeking to overturn the High Court's ruling.
