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Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Bukit Aman cop charged with murder over fatal April shooting in Kuching, claims trial
KUCHING, July 18 — A Bukit Aman traffic police officer with the rank of lance corporal claimed trial in the High Court here today to a charge of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at Jalan Stephen Yong in April. L/Cpl Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, 30, pleaded not guilty when the charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code was read to him before Judicial Commissioner Datuk Faridz Gohim Abdullah. The Section provides for the death penalty, or if not sentenced to death, imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years, and a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. The court set Aug 22, 2025 for further mention of the case and ordered the accused to be remanded at Puncak Borneo Prison pending the date. Deputy public prosecutor Jean Siow Chung Hwei appeared for the prosecution, while Genesis was represented by counsels Russell Lim, Brendan Ting, and Zoe Chan from the National Legal Aid Foundation. On April 26, two men showed up at the Batu Kawa police station around 5.30am to report that their friend, Muhammad Zaki, had been shot while inside a car. Police later found the victim dead with a gunshot wound to the head. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said six suspects were apprehended at various locations between 4pm and 5.30pm the same day, just hours after the report was lodged. During the arrests, police also seized a pistol loaded with 10 bullets. — The Borneo Post
The Sun
09-07-2025
- The Sun
Traffic policeman murder case moved to Kuching High Court
KUCHING: The Magistrate's Court has ordered the transfer of a murder case involving a Bukit Aman traffic policeman to the High Court. The accused, Lance Corporal Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, 30, is charged with causing the death of Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, in an April 26 incident at Jalan Stephen Yong. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan issued the transfer order after the prosecution submitted the post-mortem report. Deputy public prosecutor Adriana Maisarah Mohd Farid confirmed that a new charge will be filed in the High Court, though no hearing date has been set. Genesis was initially charged on May 7 under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or 30 to 40 years' imprisonment and at least 12 cane strokes. No plea was recorded as the case falls under High Court jurisdiction. The victim, Muhammad Zaki, died from gunshot wounds inside a car during the incident. Genesis is represented by lawyers Russel Lim, Brenden Ting, and Zoe Chan from the National Legal Aid Foundation. - Bernama
The Star
08-05-2025
- The Star
Cop charged over fatal shooting
KUCHING: A Bukit Aman traffic policeman, who allegedly shot a colleague to death in a car, has been charged with murder. L/Kpl Genesis Nitchell David Reddy (pic), 30, is charged with fatally shooting Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, in a car in Jalan Stephen Yong here on April 26. He nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. However, no plea was recorded, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The accused will normally be charged later in the High Court, where his plea will be taken, when all legal papers for the trial are ready. Genesis is facing a charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides the death penalty or imprisonment for between 30 and 40 years and at least 12 strokes of the cane, Bernama reported. The court set June 10 for mention. Last month, the accused, together with five other men, was remanded in connection with the case. Three suspects, aged 25 to 39, were reportedly held for seven days, while the other three, aged 29 to 45, were remanded for four days. The victim reportedly died from a gunshot wound to the head and it is believed that the police had seized a pistol with 10 bullets.
The Star
07-05-2025
- The Star
Traffic policeman charged with murder
KUCHING: A Bukit Aman traffic policeman with the rank of Lance Corporal was charged in the Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (May 7) here with murder. Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, 30, is charged with fatally shooting Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, in a car in Jalan Stephen Yong here on April 26. He nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali, but no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Genesis, represented by lawyers Russell Lim dan Brandon Ting, from the National Legal Aid Foundation, was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides the death penalty or imprisonment for not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years and not less than 12 strokes of the cane if convicted. The court set June 10 for mention. - Bernama
The Sun
07-05-2025
- The Sun
Traffic policeman charged with murder
KUCHING: A Bukit Aman traffic policeman with the rank of Lance Corporal was charged in the Magistrate's Court today here with murder. Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, 30, is charged with fatally shooting Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, in a car in Jalan Stephen Yong, here on April 26. He nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali, but no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Genesis, represented by lawyers Russell Lim dan Brandon Ting, from the National Legal Aid Foundation, was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides the death penalty or imprisonment for not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years and not less than 12 strokes of the cane if convicted. The court set June 10 for mention.
