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The Sun
16 hours ago
- The Sun
Justice served in Kevin Morais murder case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Judicial and Legal Service Officers' Association (JALSOA) has described the Federal Court's ruling to uphold the convictions and sentences of those responsible for the murder of Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais as a great relief and a testament to justice being served. In a statement today, the association said the ruling was significant not only for the late Morais and his family but also for all members of the judiciary and legal fraternity who uphold the rule of law without compromise. 'This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by legal officers, particularly deputy public prosecutors, in discharging their duties to uphold truth and justice despite constant risks and threats. 'Despite concerns over the recurrence of such incidents, legal officers in the judicial and legal services will remain firm and resolute in their commitment to uphold the supremacy of the Federal Constitution and the rule of law,' the statement said. JALSOA also conveyed its appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation, as well as to the team of deputy public prosecutors from the Attorney General's Chambers for their professionalism, diligence and courage at every stage of the proceedings. 'To the late Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, though our acquaintance was brief, your contributions and spirit live on in our memories and in the principles we uphold. Justice has been served and your legacy remains,' it said. Yesterday, the Federal Court upheld the death sentence imposed on a former pathologist for the murder of Morais in 2015. A three-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31 and S. Ravi Chandran, 53. However, both Nimalan and Ravi Chandran were spared the gallows after the court commuted the death sentences imposed on them by the High Court to life imprisonment. Nimalan was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane, while Ravi Chandran was sentenced to 40 years in jail. The court did not impose whipping on Ravi Chandran, as he is above 50 years of age. Justice Tengku Maimun said Kunaseegaran's death sentence remained as he had withdrawn his appeal against the sentence. Meanwhile, the panel, also comprising Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, discharged and acquitted the other three individuals, namely R. Dinishwaran, 32, A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 31, and M. Vishwanath, 34, for the murder. Morais, who was reported missing on Sept 4, 2015, was last seen leaving his apartment at Menara Duta, Kuala Lumpur, in a Proton Perdana. His body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16 the same year.
Malaysian Reserve
18 hours ago
- Malaysian Reserve
JALSOA: Justice prevailed in Kevin Morais case
KUALA LUMPUR — The Judicial and Legal Service Officers' Association (JALSOA) has described the Federal Court's ruling to uphold the convictions and sentences of those responsible for the murder of Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais (picture) as a great relief and a testament to justice being served. In a statement today, the association said the ruling was significant not only for the late Morais and his family but also for all members of the judiciary and legal fraternity who uphold the rule of law without compromise. 'This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by legal officers, particularly deputy public prosecutors, in discharging their duties to uphold truth and justice despite constant risks and threats. 'Despite concerns over the recurrence of such incidents, legal officers in the judicial and legal services will remain firm and resolute in their commitment to uphold the supremacy of the Federal Constitution and the rule of law,' the statement said. JALSOA also conveyed its appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation, as well as to the team of deputy public prosecutors from the Attorney General's Chambers for their professionalism, diligence and courage at every stage of the proceedings. 'To the late Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, though our acquaintance was brief, your contributions and spirit live on in our memories and in the principles we uphold. Justice has been served and your legacy remains,' it said. Yesterday, the Federal Court upheld the death sentence imposed on a former pathologist for the murder of Morais in 2015. A three-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31 and S. Ravi Chandran, 53. However, both Nimalan and Ravi Chandran were spared the gallows after the court commuted the death sentences imposed on them by the High Court to life imprisonment. Nimalan was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane, while Ravi Chandran was sentenced to 40 years in jail. The court did not impose whipping on Ravi Chandran, as he is above 50 years of age. Justice Tengku Maimun said Kunaseegaran's death sentence remained as he had withdrawn his appeal against the sentence. Meanwhile, the panel, also comprising Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, discharged and acquitted the other three individuals, namely R. Dinishwaran, 32, A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 31, and M. Vishwanath, 34, for the murder. Morais, who was reported missing on Sept 4, 2015, was last seen leaving his apartment at Menara Duta, Kuala Lumpur, in a Proton Perdana. His body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16 the same year. — BERNAMA
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Federal Court to decide appeal of 6 convicted in Kevin Morais' murder tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow on the final appeal by six men who were convicted and sentenced to death for the 2015 murder of deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais. The decision will be handed down by a three-member bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, sitting with Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Fedseral Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang. The judges had reserved their judgment on May 14, after hearing submissions from the prosecution and defence. Jasmine Cheong, one of the lawyers representing former pathologist Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, told Bernama that the court notified the date for the decision this morning. Kunaseegaran, 62, along with S. Ravi Chandran, 54, and four others — R. Dinishwaran, 33; A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 32; M. Vishwanath, 35; and S. Nimalan, 32 — were convicted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in July 2020 for the murder of Morais, 55. The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction in a ruling delivered on March 14 last year. The murder took place at a location along Jalan Dutamas Raya Sentul and Jalan USJ 1/6D, Subang Jaya, between 7 am and 8 pm on Sept 4, 2015. Morais was last seen leaving in a Proton Perdana Car from his Menara Duta condominium, Kuala Lumpur, to his office at the Attorney-General's Chambers in Putrajaya. His body was found in a concrete-filled drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16 of the same year. — BERNAMA
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Federal Court to deliver verdict on final appeal of six men convicted in DPP Kevin Morais murder tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA — The Federal Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow on the final appeal by six men who were convicted and sentenced to death for the 2015 murder of deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais (picture). The decision will be handed down by a three-member bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, sitting with Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang. The judges had reserved their judgment on May 14, after hearing submissions from the prosecution and defence. Jasmine Cheong, one of the lawyers representing former pathologist Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, told Bernama that the court notified the date for the decision this morning. Kunaseegaran, 62, along with S. Ravi Chandran, 54, and four others — R. Dinishwaran, 33; A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 32; M. Vishwanath, 35; and S. Nimalan, 32 — were convicted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in July 2020 for the murder of Morais, 55. The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction in a ruling delivered on March 14 last year. The murder took place at a location along Jalan Dutamas Raya Sentul and Jalan USJ 1/6D, Subang Jaya, between 7 am and 8 pm on September 4, 2015. Morais was last seen leaving in a Proton Perdana Car from his Menara Duta condominium, Kuala Lumpur, to his office at the Attorney-General's Chambers in Putrajaya. His body was found in a concrete-filled drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on September 16 of the same year. — BERNAMA
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Daily Express
Apex court to deliver verdict on final appeals in Kevin Morais murder case
Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: The body of deputy public prosecutor Kevin Morais was found in a concrete-filled drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16, 2015. (File pic) PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow on the final appeals by six men convicted and sentenced to death for the 2015 murder of deputy public prosecutor Kevin Morais. The decision will be handed down by a three-member bench led by Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, sitting with Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Rhodzariah Bujang. The judges reserved their judgment on May 14, after hearing submissions from the prosecution and defence. Jasmine Cheong, one of the lawyers representing former pathologist Dr R Kunaseegaran, told Bernama that the court notified them of the date for the decision this morning. Kunaseegaran, 62, was convicted of Morais's murder in July 2020 by the Kuala Lumpur High Court, together with S Ravi Chandran, 54; R Dinishwaran, 33; AK Thinesh Kumar, 32; M Vishwanath, 35; and S Nimalan, 32. The Court of Appeal upheld their convictions on March 14 last year. The murder took place somewhere along Jalan Dutamas Raya Sentul and Jalan USJ 1/6D, Subang Jaya, between 7am and 8pm on Sept 4, 2015. Morais was last seen in a Proton Perdana, leaving his Menara Duta condominium in Kuala Lumpur for his office at the Attorney-General's Chambers in Putrajaya. His body was found in a concrete-filled drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16, 2015. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
