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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
Malay Mail
19-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Social media figure backtracks on guilty plea in Nilai trespass case
SEREMBAN, June 19 — Social media influencer Nurul Nur Ariani Muhammad Zahar pleaded not guilty at the Magistrates' Court today to a charge of trespassing into a celebrity's residence earlier this month. Her counsel, Mohd Anif Rafih, informed Magistrate Saiful Sayoti that the accused intended to change her initial plea, following which the charge was re-read to her. Nurul Nur Ariani, 41, claimed trial to a charge of criminal trespass for allegedly entering the premises of a house in Kampung Chelet, Nilai at around 5.00pm on May 7. She was charged under Section 447 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of six months' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM3,000, or both, upon conviction. Police prosecuting officer ASP L. Rathna requested a new mention date for the submission of documents. On May 19, the influencer pleaded guilty to the charge before Sessions Court Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. The court had then fixed today for the presentation of case facts and sentencing to take place at the Magistrates' Court. Meanwhile, another defence counsel, Amer Haiqal Mohd Yusof, told reporters after the proceedings that the accused had not received proper legal advice before entering the earlier plea. 'My client now wishes to proceed with a trial to contest the case and prove her innocence,' he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
19-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Influencer accused of sneaking into celebrity's home backpedals on guilty plea, says she'll prove innocence
SEREMBAN, June 19 — Social media influencer Nurul Nur Ariani Muhammad Zahar pleaded not guilty at the Magistrates' Court today to a charge of trespassing into a celebrity's residence earlier this month. Her counsel, Mohd Anif Rafih, informed Magistrate Saiful Sayoti that the accused intended to change her initial plea, following which the charge was re-read to her. Nurul Nur Ariani, 41, claimed trial to a charge of criminal trespass for allegedly entering the premises of a house in Kampung Chelet, Nilai at around 5.00pm on May 7. She was charged under Section 447 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of six months' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM3,000, or both, upon conviction. Police prosecuting officer ASP L. Rathna requested a new mention date for the submission of documents. On May 19, the influencer pleaded guilty to the charge before Sessions Court Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. The court had then fixed today for the presentation of case facts and sentencing to take place at the Magistrates' Court. Meanwhile, another defence counsel, Amer Haiqal Mohd Yusof, told reporters after the proceedings that the accused had not received proper legal advice before entering the earlier plea. 'My client now wishes to proceed with a trial to contest the case and prove her innocence,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
19-06-2025
- The Sun
Influencer pleads not guilty to trespassing in Nilai case
SEREMBAN: Social media influencer Nurul Nur Ariani Muhammad Zahar pleaded not guilty at the Magistrates' Court today to a charge of trespassing into a celebrity's residence earlier this month. Her counsel, Mohd Anif Rafih, informed Magistrate Saiful Sayoti that the accused intended to change her initial plea, following which the charge was re-read to her. Nurul Nur Ariani, 41, claimed trial to a charge of criminal trespass for allegedly entering the premises of a house in Kampung Chelet, Nilai at around 5.00 pm on May 7. She was charged under Section 447 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of six months' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM3,000, or both, upon conviction. Police prosecuting officer ASP L. Rathna requested a new mention date for the submission of documents. On May 19, the influencer pleaded guilty to the charge before Sessions Court Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. The court had then fixed today for the presentation of case facts and sentencing to take place at the Magistrates' Court. Meanwhile, another defence counsel, Amer Haiqal Mohd Yusof, told reporters after the proceedings that the accused had not received proper legal advice before entering the earlier plea. 'My client now wishes to proceed with a trial to contest the case and prove her innocence,' he said.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- The Sun
Social media influencer pleads not guilty to trespassing into celebrity's house
SEREMBAN: Social media influencer Nurul Nur Ariani Muhammad Zahar pleaded not guilty at the Magistrates' Court today to a charge of trespassing into a celebrity's residence earlier this month. Her counsel, Mohd Anif Rafih, informed Magistrate Saiful Sayoti that the accused intended to change her initial plea, following which the charge was re-read to her. Nurul Nur Ariani, 41, claimed trial to a charge of criminal trespass for allegedly entering the premises of a house in Kampung Chelet, Nilai at around 5.00 pm on May 7. She was charged under Section 447 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of six months' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM3,000, or both, upon conviction. Police prosecuting officer ASP L. Rathna requested a new mention date for the submission of documents. On May 19, the influencer pleaded guilty to the charge before Sessions Court Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. The court had then fixed today for the presentation of case facts and sentencing to take place at the Magistrates' Court. Meanwhile, another defence counsel, Amer Haiqal Mohd Yusof, told reporters after the proceedings that the accused had not received proper legal advice before entering the earlier plea. 'My client now wishes to proceed with a trial to contest the case and prove her innocence,' he said.
