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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Eda Ezrin's drug case moved to Songkhla Court of Appeal
PETALING JAYA: The drug case involving popular Kelantan singer Eda Ezrin, or Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail, 30, along with her husband and four friends, has been transferred to the Court of Appeal in Songkhla. According to sources, the decision was made at the request of the Thai prosecutor as the singer of 'Bae Soba Bae', her husband, and four friends are currently detained at Narathiwat Provincial Prison awaiting further legal proceedings. Sinar Harian reported on June 5 that the fate of Eda Ezrin, her husband, and four friends may be determined by the Supreme Court of Thailand. Citing a spokesperson for the Narathiwat Provincial Court stated that this situation is not impossible based on previous cases. "With the large quantity of drugs seized... yes, this case is expected to be brought to the Court of Appeal, and possibly even to the Supreme Court. It will certainly take years to resolve. If acquitted, they will all be free; if guilty, all will be imprisoned. "Many drugs were seized but no one confessed. This is what the prosecutor will prove. If one or two admit, the others will be freed," he said. Previously, Sinar Harian reported that Eda Ezrin, along with her husband and four friends, were released from prison after being acquitted of charges of possessing 6,059 methamphetamine pills found in a hotel room in Golok on November 1 last year. The decision was made by a panel of two judges after reviewing all prosecution witness testimonies during three days of case mention proceedings on Feb 11, 13, and 14. However, all the Malaysians returned to Narathiwat Provincial Prison despite being acquitted of possessing 6,059 methamphetamine pills on Thursday June 29). This action allows the prosecution to appeal the court's decision to acquit all the Malaysians. Eda Ezrin's defence lawyer, Sufian Abdul Aziz, stated that the prosecutor could file an appeal within one to four months.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Dikir Barat singer Eda Ezrin's drug case moved to Songkhla Appeal Court
KOTA BARU: The drug case involving popular dikir barat singer Eda Ezrin, along with five other Malaysians, has been transferred to the Middle Appeal Court in Songkhla. The legal proceedings involving the 30-year-old singer were transferred to the Songkhla Appeal Court earlier this month following a request by Thai prosecutors. However, Eda Ezrin known for her hit song 'Bae Soba Bae' and the five others, including her husband, remain in custody at Narathiwat prison pending further legal proceedings. Last November, Eda Ezrin and the others were detained in Thailand for possession of 6,000 yaba pills. A source said the Narathiwat Provincial Court had approved the prosecution's application to transfer the appeal proceedings. "The case involving the popular dikir barat singer Eda Ezrin has been transferred to the Middle Appeal Court in Songkhla recently. "But the six Malaysians will remain in Narathiwat court's detention," said the source. On June 6, the Narathiwat Provincial Cour t approved a fourth application by the prosecution to extend the appeal period concerning the group's release over charges of jointly possessing the drugs. Eda Ezrin whose full name is Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail; her husband, Mohd Affendi Ahmad, 35; and their friends, Eridieka Mohd Noor, 33; Mohamad Alif Deraman, 33; Nur Aida Mamat, 33; and Zuhaira Nasrin, 26, will remain in custody during this extended period which will ends on July 6. The court on March 6 found them not guilty of jointly possessing methamphetamine pills with intent to sell. However, they continued to be held in custody after prosecutors were granted additional time to decide on filing an appeal. In Thailand, courts are organised into three tiers: Courts of First Instance, Courts of Appeal (Middle Courts) and the Supreme Court. The Middle Court is in Songkhla and it is called the Songkhla Provincial Court of Appeal or commonly referred to as a middle court. Its handles appeals from lower courts (first instance) within its jurisdiction and the typical cases include criminal appeals, civil appeals and administrative appeals from the lower courts. The middle court reviews decisions from trial courts (provincial and municipal courts) to ensure proper application of the law. It does not conduct full trials, but rather hears arguments based on the record and written submissions. If a party is not satisfied with the decision of this middle court, they may appeal further to the Supreme Court of Thailand. Court of Appeal (Songkhla) usually gives a verdict within three months, but in practice, it may take six to eight months in southern provinces.
New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Thai court extends detention of Eda Ezrin, husband and four others until July 6
KOTA BARU: Popular dikir barat singer Eda Ezrin, her husband, and four friends will remain in detention at Narathiwat Central Prison in Thailand until July 6. According to Apa Khabar TV, the Narathiwat Provincial Court has approved a fourth application by the prosecution to extend the appeal period concerning the group's release over charges of jointly possessing 6,059 methamphetamine pills. Eda Ezrin, whose full name is Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail, 30; her husband, Mohd Affendi Ahmad, 35; and their friends, Eridieka Mohd Noor, 33; Mohamad Alif Deraman, 33; Nur Aida Mamat, 33; and Zuhaira Nasrin, 26, will remain in custody during this extended period. A court spokesperson confirmed that the latest application was submitted on May 30. "This marks the fourth time the court has approved an extension for the prosecution to file an appeal since the group was acquitted on March 6. "Under Thai law, prosecutors are allowed up to four extensions to file an appeal," the spokesperson said. Earlier reports stated that the group was acquitted after a three-day hearing on Feb 11, 13 and 14. The court found them not guilty of jointly possessing methamphetamine pills with intent to sell. However, they continued to be held in custody after prosecutors were granted additional time to decide on filing an appeal.
