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Sinar Daily
11-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
'CEO Batu' faces new charge for possession of pornographic videos, images
The charge, framed under Section 292(a) of the Penal Code, is punishable under the same section and provides for a maximum sentence of up to three years in jail, a fine, or both upon conviction. 11 Jul 2025 01:59pm Muhamad Iqbal Muhamad Nor, 22, pleaded not guilty at the Selayang Magistrate's Court on the charge that he allegedly committed. Photo by Bernama Social media influencer, known as 'CEO Batu', was once again brought before the court today, on a charge of possessing pornographic videos and images on his mobile phones two months ago. Photo by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR - After being charged in the Ampang Sessions Court for alleged sexual assault, a social media influencer, known as 'CEO Batu', was once again brought before the court today, on a charge of possessing pornographic videos and images on his mobile phones two months ago. Muhamad Iqbal Muhamad Nor, 22, pleaded not guilty at the Selayang Magistrate's Court on the charge that he allegedly committed at 11.39 am on May 22 at the office of the Investigating Officer from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Gombak District Police Headquarters. The charge, framed under Section 292(a) of the Penal Code, is punishable under the same section and provides for a maximum sentence of up to three years in jail, a fine, or both upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Birr Zamier Abu Bakar led the prosecution, while lawyers Nabil Ashraff Ridzuan and Muhammad Zulhaniff Mohamed Anas represented the accused. Pleading for a lower bail, Nabil Ashraff argued that his client had lost his source of income as an influencer after many content-related contracts had been terminated. "He also supports his family…his father works as a factory worker. My client lives with his family, including his grandparents who are 74 and 77 years old, respectively,' said the lawyer. Magistrate Chai Guan Hock granted the accused RM3,000 bail with one surety and set 30 Sept for case mention and submission of documents. Yesterday, Muhamad Iqbal was charged with committing sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl in May, under Section 15(a)(1) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. - BERNAMA
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
‘CEO Batu' faces new charge for possessing explicit videos and images
KUALA LUMPUR: After being charged in the Ampang Sessions Court for alleged sexual assault, a social media influencer, known as 'CEO Batu', was once again brought before the court today, on a charge of possessing pornographic videos and images on his mobile phones two months ago. Muhamad Iqbal Muhamad Nor, 22, pleaded not guilty at the Selayang Magistrate's Court on the charge that he allegedly committed at 11.39 am on May 22 at the office of the Investigating Officer from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Gombak District Police Headquarters. The charge, framed under Section 292(a) of the Penal Code, is punishable under the same section and provides for a maximum sentence of up to three years in jail, a fine, or both upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Birr Zamier Abu Bakar led the prosecution, while lawyers Nabil Ashraff Ridzuan and Muhammad Zulhaniff Mohamed Anas represented the accused. Pleading for a lower bail, Nabil Ashraff argued that his client had lost his source of income as an influencer after many content-related contracts had been terminated. 'He also supports his father works as a factory worker. My client lives with his family, including his grandparents who are 74 and 77 years old, respectively,' said the lawyer. Magistrate Chai Guan Hock granted the accused RM3,000 bail with one surety and set 30 Sept for case mention and submission of documents. Yesterday, Muhamad Iqbal was charged with committing sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl in May, under Section 15(a)(1) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
10-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Influencer 'CEO Batu' charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl
He was charged with committing non-physical sexual assault on the girl, who was then 13 years and 10 months old, at a residential unit in Sunway Batu Caves at 1.16am on May 16. 10 Jul 2025 12:42pm A social media influencer pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court today to a charge of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl last May. - Photo by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR - A social media influencer pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court today to a charge of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl last May. Muhamad Iqbal Muhamad, known online as "CEO Batu", 22, was charged with committing non-physical sexual assault on the girl, who was then 13 years and 10 months old, at a residential unit in Sunway Batu Caves at 1.16am on May 16. The charge, under Section 15(a)(1) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, provides imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to RM20,000 or both, if convicted. A social media influencer pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court today to a charge of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl last May. - Photo by Bernama Judge Norshila Kamarudin allowed him bail of RM6,000 with one surety and also ordered him not to disturb the victim and report to a nearby police station once a month pending disposal of the case. The court set Aug 14 for mention. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nadiah Malek Fauzie appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer Mohd Anif Rafih (rpt: Mohd Anif Rafih) represented Muhamad Iqbal. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Elderly man charged with raping girl, mother claims trial to aiding the act
KUALA LUMPUR: A nasi lemak seller claimed trial at the Ampang Sessions Court today to raping his girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter in mid-last year. The 61-year-old, who was charged with committing the offence at about 4pm in a house in Taman Seraya last year, entered his plea before judge Norshila Kamaruddin. "I understand (the charge). I plead not guilty. I did not do it," he said. Standing in the dock, the accused had several times attempted to explain himself to the court. He told the judge that although he was accused of rape, no DNA samples were taken from him while in detention. He was, however, stopped from speaking further by the judge, who said he would have the chance to explain during the trial. The charge, under Section 375(g) of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 376(1), carries a maximum 20-year jail term and whipping upon conviction. In the same proceedings, the girl's mother pleaded not guilty to conspiring with the first accused to allow him to rape her daughter. The 37-year-old security guard allegedly committed the offence at the same time and place. The charge, under Section 109 of the same code and read with Section 375(g) and punishable under Section 376(1), carries a maximum 20-year jail term and whipping upon conviction. Both accused did not have legal representation. Deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Hairuliqram Hairuddin did not offer bail for either accused. "The first accused has ties with the second accused (the mother), and the victim is her daughter. "We are not offering any bail as there could be potential harassment against the victim. "As for the mother, she lives with the victim, and we also worry that she, too, could be harassed. "Currently, the victim is living with an aunt, separately from her mother," he said. The judge also asked both accused if there was anyone in court who would bail them out, to which they replied no. Norshila did not fix bail and told both accused to appoint lawyers. The court set Aug 7 for mention. On June 29, Ampang police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail said an elderly man and his girlfriend were arrested for allegedly raping her daughter, who is now 13. He had said investigations showed that the man had raped the girl and it was witnessed by the mother. Azam had said victim had been allegedly raped by the man before and lodged a police report after hearing a conversation which revealed that the boyfriend intended to rape her, and the mother allowed it. They were subsequently remanded for seven days for investigations.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- The Sun
Cycling coach pleads not guilty to sexual assault of teenage cyclist
KUALA LUMPUR: A cycling coach has denied charges of physically assaulting a teenage cyclist in a case that has drawn attention to athlete safety. Nor Effandy Rosli, 58, a former national road cyclist, pleaded not guilty in the Ampang Sessions Court to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl under his supervision. The alleged incident occurred in June 2024 at a bicycle store in Taman Desa Keramat. The charge falls under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, read together with Section 16(1) of the same law. Judge Norshila Kamarudin granted Nor Effandy bail at RM8,000 with one surety. Additional conditions include surrendering his passport, monthly police reporting, and a prohibition on contacting the victim. Nor Effandy, currently an enforcement assistant with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), was represented by lawyer Hamdan Hamzah. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nadiah Malek Fauzie handled the prosecution. The case will next be mentioned on August 1.
