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Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Malay Mail
‘It was about me': Zayn Rayyan's mum says ‘lantaklah nak hidup ke nak mati' message was misunderstood
PETALING JAYA, July 24 — Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin's mother told the Sessions Court today that a WhatsApp message saying 'lantaklah nak hidup ke nak mati' ('don't care whether to live or die') was directed at herself and not her six-year-old son. Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, said the message was sent to her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, in a moment of panic and emotional distress while searching for their missing child at Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai, on Dec 5, 2023. 'The content of hashtag eight (referring to the WhatsApp conversation) was not aimed at my son. On that day, I was anxious, frantic and distraught while searching for my missing child and desperately needed my husband's attention. 'I sent those words, urging him to come home quickly and help me. It was about me,' she said in response to a supplementary question by her counsel, Haresh Mahadevan, on the fourth day of the defence trial in the child neglect case involving the deceased. On April 7, prosecution witness ASP Mohd Zaidi Abu Hassan, a cybercrime analyst with the Royal Malaysia Police Forensic Lab, testified that several WhatsApp messages were retrieved from the mobile phones of two individuals linked to Zayn Rayyan. Mohd Zaidi testified that an iPhone registered under Ismanira Abdul Manaf and a Huawei phone linked to a Google account in Zaim Ikhwan Zahari's name were seized during the investigation into the death of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin. He said a WhatsApp message containing the phrase 'lantaklah nak hidup ke nak mati' was found and timestamped around noon on Dec 5, 2023. Meanwhile, Ismanira's close friend, Umi Syafiqah Rohizal, 30, testified that she had never seen the accused leave her two children, Zayn Rayyan and his younger brother, unsupervised at the playground or around their apartment complex. The fourth defence witness said she had often seen Ismanira holding the boys' hands while walking from Block R to the motorcycle parking area between Blocks R and S. Umi Syafiqah, who lived at the apartment from 2019 to 2024, added that she had never witnessed the couple harming, abusing, or neglecting their children. Umi, who has known Ismanira since primary school, described her as gentle and loving. 'I have been close friends with her since Standard Three, over 21 years. After primary school, I continued my studies in Perak before returning to live in Damansara Damai,' said Umi. She added that they reconnected via social media in 2018, and Ismanira had also served as a bridesmaid at her wedding. On Monday, Judge Syahliza Warnoh ordered Ismanira, 30, to enter her defence after ruling that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against her, while acquitting and discharging her husband. The couple was accused of neglecting their autistic son, Zayn Rayyan, in a manner likely to cause physical injury between noon on Dec 5 and 9.55 pm on Dec 6, 2023, in the vicinity of Block R, Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai, extending to a nearby river. They were charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both, upon conviction. The trial resumes on Aug 4. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Ismanira admits she didn't search area where son's body was found
Ismanira Abdul Manaf is charged with neglecting her son, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. PETALING JAYA : The mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin told the sessions court today she and her husband had searched every block and floor of Apartment Idaman in Damansara Damai for their missing son. Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, admitted, however, that she did not check the garden area where the six-year-old autistic boy was later found dead in a stream. The garden is located just metres from Block R of the apartment block where the family resided. During cross-examination by deputy public prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Ismanira said she first searched for her son on all four floors of Blocks R, E, and S after Zayn went missing at about noon on Dec 5, 2023. She said her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, 30, later joined in and searched all 19 blocks of the apartment complex. The couple also went to several nearby premises, including Zayn's school, a petrol station, a fast-food restaurant, and Ismanira's workplace. Raja Zaizul challenged Ismanira on why she failed to search the area closest to their home. Raja Zaizul: Would you agree that all these places are farther from Block R compared with the garden? Ismanira: Agree. Raja Zaizul: So do you agree that you searched places far from home but not the area right beside Block R? Ismanira: By area, you mean the garden? Raja Zaizul: Yes. Ismanira: Agree. Ismanira and Zaim were charged last year with neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The offence allegedly occurred at PJU Damansara Damai between noon on Dec 5, 2023, when the boy was said to have gone missing, and 9.55pm the following day, when his body was discovered in a stream near his home at Apartment Idaman. Zaim has since been acquitted, while Ismanira was ordered to enter her defence. Lawyers Haresh Mahadevan, Ramzani Idris and Lavanesh Haresh represented the accused. Raja Zaizul, Aqharie Durranie Aziz and Nur Sabrina Zubairi appeared for the prosecution. The trial before judge Syahliza Warnoh continues.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Zayn's dad upset with cops, says son's killer still out there
Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, 30, was acquitted of neglecting his autistic son, but his wife, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, was ordered to enter her defence. PETALING JAYA : The father of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin has expressed disappointment with the police and their investigation into his son's murder, saying the killer is still out there more than a year later. Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin. Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, 30, said he had given his full cooperation to the police throughout their investigation into Zayn's death and had trusted them to catch the killer. 'What I can say is that I'm disappointed with the police. I gave the police my trust to catch my son's murderer. But my son's killer is still out there. 'Is this the result (of their investigation)? So, I am naturally very disappointed. 'All these charges should not have been filed. It's all nonsense,' Zaim, who was acquitted of neglecting his son, told reporters outside the Petaling Jaya court complex today. While Zaim was acquitted by the sessions court, his wife, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, was ordered to enter her defence on a charge of neglecting her autistic son. Ismanira chose to testify under oath from the witness stand. The couple was charged last year with neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The alleged offence took place between noon on Dec 5, 2023, when the boy was reported missing, and 9.55pm the following day, when his body was discovered in a stream near their home at Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai. The charge was framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both, upon conviction.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Zayn Rayyan's mother ordered to enter defence, father acquitted
Ismanira Abdul Manaf and her husband were charged last year with neglecting their six-year-old son in a manner likely to cause the boy physical harm. PETALING JAYA : The sessions court here has ordered the mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin to enter her defence on a charge of neglecting her six-year-old autistic son, while acquitting the boy's father of the same offence. Judge Syahliza Warnoh ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against Ismanira Abdul Manaf, but failed to prove the necessary elements to require her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, to enter his defence. Both Ismanira and Zaim are 30 years old. Ismanira was given three options: to testify under oath from the witness stand, to give an unsworn statement, or to remain silent. She informed the court that she would testify under oath from the witness stand. Several family members were seen hugging Ismanira, who was in tears after the court stood down to proceed with the trial. Ismanira and her husband were charged last year with neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The offence allegedly occurred at PJU Damansara Damai between noon on Dec 5 2023 – when the boy was said to have gone missing – and 9.55pm the following day, when his body was discovered in a stream near his home at Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai. The charge was framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment, a fine of RM50,000, or both, upon conviction. Haresh Mahadevan, Ramzani Idris, and Lavanesh Haresh represented the couple. Deputy public prosecutors Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Aqharie Durranie Aziz, and Nur Sabrina Zubairi conducted the prosecution.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Court acquits father, but tells mother to answer for Zayn Rayyan's death
PETALING JAYA, July 21 — The Sessions Court here today acquitted and discharged Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin's father, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, from the charge of neglecting the six-year-old autistic child to the point of causing physical harm to him, two years ago. Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh made the decision after finding that the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against Zaim Ikhwan, 30, at the end of the prosecution case. However, the court ordered Zayn Rayyan's mother, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, to enter her defence on the same charge. Zaim Ikhwan and Ismanira were charged with neglecting Zayn Rayyan in a manner likely to cause physical harm to the victim in the vicinity of Block R, Idaman Apartments, Damansara Damai up to the nearby river area between 12 noon on Dec 5 to 9.55 pm on Dec 6 2023. Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, the father of deceased autistic six-year old Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, is pictured at the Petaling Jaya Session Court on July 21,2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa They were charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children Act 2001 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment or a fine of RM50,000 or both, if convicted. Judge Syahliza in her summary judgment said that after examining the evidence of the prosecution witnesses in maximum assessment as well as the arguments of the prosecution and defence, the court found that the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against Zaim Ikhwan at the end of the prosecution case. 'Therefore, the first accused (Zaim Ikhwan) is discharged and acquitted while for the second accused (Ismanira), the court finds that the prosecution has succeeded in proving a prima facie case against the second accused and she is called to defend herself in accordance with Section 31(1)(a) of the Children's Act 2001,' said the judge. Ismanira, who gave her defence statement today, chose to give her statement under oath from the witness stand. — Bernama MORE TO COME
