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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Motoring influencer, brother get month's jail, fine over faked disappearance
Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin was reported to have gone missing after his car allegedly plunged into a river in Muar on July 14. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A motoring influencer who faked his own disappearance, and his younger brother, who filed a false report over the incident, have been sentenced to one month's jail and fined RM1,500 each at the magistrates' court in Muar. Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, and Tengku Abdul Aziz, 30 pleaded guilty after a court translator read the charges to them before magistrate Suzana Mokhtar, Kosmo reported. Suzana also ordered Tengku Nizaruddin to serve three months in prison, and Tengku Abdul Aziz six months, should they fail to pay the fine, with the prison terms to begin today. Tengku Nizaruddin was reported missing after his car allegedly plunged into Sungai Tui, off Jalan Bukit Kepong, Muar, on July 14. He is a businessman and vehicle accessories shop owner. Tengku Abdul Aziz had filed a report at the Lenga police station claiming that his brother had gone missing while heading to Muar to repair his car.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
AGC appeals sentence for motoring influencer and brother in false report case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has filed an appeal against the Muar Magistrates' Court's decision to sentence motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin and his brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, to one month in jail and a RM1,500 fine for lodging a false report. In a statement, the AGC confirmed the appeal was filed against the sentence given to Tengku Abdul Aziz, who pleaded guilty under Section 182 of the Penal Code for providing false information to a public servant. The appeal also covers Tengku Nizaruddin, who admitted to abetting the offence under Section 109 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 182. 'This department refers to the Muar Magistrates' Court decision on July 25, 2025, which imposed a sentence of one month's imprisonment from the date of conviction on July 25, 2025, and a fine of RM1,500, in default three months' imprisonment on both offenders, Tengku Abdul Aziz and Tengku Nizaruddin.' The AGC added, 'After examining and considering the decision of the Muar Magistrates' Court, this department has filed a notice of appeal today against the sentence handed down to both offenders.' On July 25, the court sentenced Tengku Nizaruddin, 38, also known as 'Ija', and Tengku Abdul Aziz, 30, to one month's jail and a RM1,500 fine after both pleaded guilty. The siblings were ordered to begin serving their sentences immediately or face an additional three months in jail if they failed to pay the fine. - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
AGC files appeal over sentence against motoring influencer, brother
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the Muar Magistrate's Court's decision to sentence motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin and his younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, to one month's jail and a RM1,500 fine for lodging a false report. In a statement, the AGC said the appeal was filed against the sentence handed down to Tengku Abdul Aziz, who pleaded guilty under Section 182 of the Penal Code for providing false information to a public servant. An appeal was also filed against the sentence imposed on Tengku Nizaruddin, who pleaded guilty to abetting the provision of false information under Section 109 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 182 of the same code. "This department refers to the Muar Magistrates' Court decision on July 25, 2025, which imposed a sentence of one month's imprisonment from the date of conviction on July 25, 2025, and a fine of RM1,500, in default three months' imprisonment on both offenders, Tengku Abdul Aziz and Tengku Nizaruddin. "After examining and considering the decision of the Muar Magistrates' Court, this department has filed a notice of appeal today against the sentence handed down to both offenders," it said. On July 25, the Muar Magistrates' Court sentenced Tengku Nizaruddin, 38, also known as 'Ija', and Tengku Abdul Aziz, 30, to one month's imprisonment and a RM1,500 fine after both pleaded guilty to the charge. The court ordered both siblings to begin serving their jail terms on July 25 or face three months' imprisonment if they failed to pay the fine. – Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
AGC files appeal against sentence imposed on motoring influencer, brother
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the sentence meted out to motoring influencer Tengku Nizarudin Tengku Zainudin and his brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz Tengku Zainudin. The Muar Magistrate's Court 1, on July 25, had sentenced both men to one month's jail and a RM1,500 fine for lodging a false police report on Tengku Nizarudin's alleged disappearance. The court ruled that Tengku Nizaruddin could face an additional three months' imprisonment and Tengku Aziz six months, if they fail to pay the fine. Both paid the fines. However, the AGC, in a statement today, said it would be appealing the sentence. "After studying and reviewing the decision of the Muar Magistrate's Court 1, the department has filed an appeal against the sentence against both offenders," it said. It noted that Section 182 of the Penal Code provides for a maximum jail term of six months and a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. On Saturday, Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar was quoted as saying that the department would re-examine the case. He said that although the court had meted out its sentence, his office would be thoroughly reviewing the charges and the facts of the case. On July 14, Tengku Abdul Aziz had lodged a police report, claiming his brother had gone missing. The next day, a car driven by Tengku Nizarudin was found submerged in Sungai Tui in Bukit Kepong. This prompted a search and rescue operation involving the Fire and Rescue Department and the police. Almost a week later, police investigations showed that the influencer had deliberately submerged his car in the river and had his brother pick him up, before crossing into Thailand via Padang Besar, Perlis. Immigration records confirmed Tengku Nizaruddin's entry into Thailand. In court, their counsel said Tengku Nizaruddin staged the incident due to financial difficulties. Both men were charged with conspiring to give false information to a public servant regarding Tengku Nizaruddin's disappearance, and pleaded guilty to the offence.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Motoring influencer, brother jailed for making false police report
Jail time: Tengku Nizaruddin (left) and Tengku Abdul Aziz at the Magistrate's Court in Muar. — Bernama MUAR: A motoring influencer and his younger brother have to serve a one-month jail sentence and pay a RM1,500 fine each after pleading guilty to lodging a false police report about the former's disappearance. Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, widely known online as Ija, and Tengku Abdul Aziz Tengku Zainudin, 30, were charged at the Magistrate's Court here with making a false report and conspiring against civil servants at the Lenga police station at 11.38pm on July 15. Based on the facts of the case, Tengku Abdul Aziz had claimed that the last time he saw his brother was at around 4pm on July 14 and that his car was found in Sungai Tui, Bukit Kepong about an hour prior. Tengku Abdul Aziz reported his brother's alleged disappearance to the police while knowing that the information was untrue. A search and rescue mission was then called by the Fire and Rescue Department, police and Rela on the same day. The authorities later uncovered the ruse at around 12.30am on July 19. Investigations found that both brothers left Johor Baru in separate cars on the morning of July 14, where Tengku Nizaruddin had gone to Pagoh while his brother went to another location. Upon reaching Pagoh, Tengku Nizaruddin drove his car into the river and then asked his brother to pick him up. CCTV footage also revealed that the brothers then travelled to Senawang, Negri Sembilan, in the same car, where Tengku Nizaruddin was seen getting into an e-hailing vehicle bound for the Seremban bus terminal. The facts of the case also stated the Immigration Department logged Tengku Nizaruddin's exit from the country to Thailand at Padang Besar, Perlis. Both brothers were charged under Section 182 of the Penal Code, which provides for a maximum prison sentence of six months or a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. The brothers legal counsel told the court that Tengku Nizaruddin's actions stemmed from his financial problems. When given the opportunity to speak, Tengku Nizaruddin apologised to the public and those affected by his actions. 'I regret my actions and I don't want to go to jail because my wife is six months' pregnant,' Tengku Nizaruddin said. Magistrate Suzana Mokhtar sentenced both brothers to one month in jail and ordered each of them to pay a fine of RM1,500 in default of the prison sentence. Both paid the fine and started their jail sentence yesterday.
