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Barnama
07-07-2025
- Barnama
AGC Accepts Representation From Three Accused In Palestinian Kidnap Case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has accepted representations filed by three of the 14 individuals charged with abducting a Palestinian man in an attempt to obtain information related to mobile phone hacking software. Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Badius Zaman Ahmad informed High Court Judge K. Muniandy that the three accused, Edy Ko'im Said, 42, Muhammad Al Hatim Mohd Fauzi, 25 and Mohd Azwan Jamaludin, 39, had submitted their representations to the AGC last month. 'The case was initially fixed for trial today. However, following recent developments, the prosecution confirms that the AGC has accepted the representations and is offering alternative charges under Section 365 of the Penal Code to the three accused,' he said, adding that several other accused have also submitted representations. Judge Muniandy fixed July 10 for the alternative charges to be read to the three individuals and vacated the previously scheduled trial dates set for today, tomorrow and Wednesday. At today's proceedings, Edy Ko'im was represented by counsel Lingswaran Singh, Muhammad Al Hatim by Adi Zulkarnain Zulkafli and Mohd Azwan by Norma Goh Kim Lian. The 11 other accused have also been jointly charged in connection with the abduction of a 31-year-old Palestinian man, allegedly to extract confidential information on the development and deactivation of software used to hack mobile phones. They are Mohamad Norakmal Hassan, 43; Dody Junaidi, 44; Tengku Arif Bongsu Tengku Hamid, 41; Mohamad Naziree Mustapha, 41; Faizull Hardey Mohd Isa, 42; Muhammad Iqmal Abdul Rahis, 27; Mohamad Sufian Saly, 25; Mohd Zaidi Mohd Zain, 56; Tengku Hazarul Ismail Tengku Hamid, 51; Nidarahayu Zainal, 36; and Raibafie Amdan, 41. All 14 individuals were accused of allegedly confining the victim unlawfully with a common intention to obtain confidential information on the creation and disabling of software used for mobile phone hacking at Jalan Mayang, Kuala Lumpur, at approximately 10.40 pm on Sept 28, 2022. They were charged under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Act 1961, which carries a sentence of between 30 and 40 years imprisonment, along with caning, upon conviction.
The Star
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Najib receives DNAA in RM27mil SRC money laundering case
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has discharged Datuk Seri Najib Razak from three counts of money laundering involving RM27mil linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd. High Court judge Justice K. Muniandy made the order of a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) here on Friday (June 20). More to come
New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Najib walks free – but not cleared – in RM27mil SRC case
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million linked to SRC International Bhd. High Court Judge K. Muniandy issued the ruling today after the prosecution failed to furnish the defence with hundreds of documents related to the trial, despite the charges being filed as early as 2019.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Court delays sentencing in double murder case due to missing exhibits
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today postponed the sentencing of an unemployed man who pleaded guilty to the double murder of his elderly parents in Kampung Sungai Penchala, after several key exhibits were not produced in court. Judge K. Muniandy had been scheduled to deliver the sentence against Afendi Muhammad Agus @ Muhamed Ali, 44, but proceedings were adjourned after the prosecution failed to present crucial items, including the knives and clothing used in the killings. Deputy public prosecutor Izalina Abdullah informed the court that the exhibits had not been brought to court, as the investigating officer was currently out of state on duty and had not handed them over to her. The judge expressed dissatisfaction, saying that the officer should have ensured the items were available for the hearing, and questioned his absence. Muniandy said the exhibits must be shown to Afendi in court. The judge then set Friday for the exhibits to be presented to Afendi before sentencing. Afendi was represented by lawyer Mohd Ruzaini Zulkifli. He is currently serving a five-year prison sentence for a separate drug-related offence. Earlier in the proceedings, the court interpreter read out the two murder charges to Afendi, who appeared in the dock in an orange prison uniform and handcuffed. Calm and composed, he said he understood the charges and their implications. The charges state that Afendi murdered his father, Muhammad Agus @ Muhamed Ali Omar, 82, and his mother, Darlisma Njatu Saleh, 72. The offences were committed at around 7.10pm and 7.20pm respectively, at their residence in Kampung Sungai Penchala, Jalan Penchala Hilir, within the Brickfields district on Dec 9, 2023. The charges fall under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides for the death penalty, or imprisonment for a term not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the rotan. Afendi was arrested later that evening at the Penchala Tunnel on the Sprint Highway, at 10.30pm. Police were responding to reports of a disturbance and discovered the bodies of the couple at the scene. The accused has a criminal history involving nine previous drug-related offences and was reportedly out on bail at the time of the incident. A forensic psychiatric report from Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak, dated Feb 7, confirmed that Afendi was of sound mind at the time of the killings. Forensic specialist Dr Allan Sia Ting Chan said that Afendi did not suffer from any mental illness. He was aware of the nature and consequences of his actions and understood that what he did was wrong and against the law. Dr Sia said that Afendi, the third of the couple's children and living with them prior to his arrest, showed no signs of hallucinations, delusions, mania, depression, or drug intoxication. His cognitive functions were also deemed normal.
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Barnama
Duta Toll Plaza Crash: 4WD Driver's 30-Day Jail Term Increased To Six Months
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The High Court here today increased the 30-day jail term to six months for the driver of a four-wheel drive vehicle who crashed into a couple riding a high-powered motorcycle near the Duta Toll Plaza and fled the scene two weeks ago. Judge K. Muniandy made the ruling during a review of the Magistrate's Court's decision to impose a 30-day jail term and RM12,000 fine on K. Darmaraju, 32, for reckless driving on May 13. The judge ordered the six-month jail sentence to commence from the date of arrest on May 11 and upheld the RM12,000 fine. The accused, a car accessories salesman, was also disqualified from obtaining a driving licence for five years. Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Mohd Sabri Othman argued that the 30-day sentence would pass in an instant and the RM12,000 fine had been paid, but the victims had suffered permanent disability and relied on family support and hospital treatment. 'Therefore, the prosecution is seeking a punishment that will serve as a lesson to the accused and to the public. This case should serve as a reminder of the risks, impact and consequences of reckless driving,' he said. Defence counsel S. Vinesh requested that the High Court judge uphold the Magistrate's Court's decision. Darmaraju was charged with recklessly driving a Nissan Navara on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) heading towards the city centre near the Duta Toll Plaza at 2.30 pm on May 10. The charge, under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, carries a maximum jail term of five years, a fine of up to RM15,000, disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least five years, revocation of a probationary driving licence, and endorsement of the offence on the driving licence. According to the facts of the case, on the day of the incident, the two victims were riding their motorcycle in the far-left lane when a four-wheel-drive vehicle suddenly veered into their path in a dangerous manner and hit them.
