Maserati driver faces jail time
Awaiting trial: Muhamad Irsyad is set to appear in court on June 10. — Photo courtesy of Sin Chew Daily
Singaporean civil servant denies causing motorcyclist's death, posts bail
JOHOR BARU: A civil servant from Singapore has been charged in the Magistrate's Court here with causing the death of a motorcyclist on the Second Link Expressway.
Muhammad Irsyad Abdul Hameed, 27, pleaded not guilty after the amended charge was read to him before magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid yesterday.
According to the charge sheet, the accused, who is the driver of a Maserati, had driven the vehicle on a public road in a dangerous manner resulting in the death of 32-year-old A. Vasanthraj.
The offence was allegedly committed at KM0.6 of the Second Link Expressway here at 6.40pm on May 9.
Muhammad Irsyad was charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides for a maximum 10-year jail term and a fine not exceeding RM50,000, upon conviction.
The case was prosecuted by deputy public prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh, while the accused was represented by lawyers Baharudin Bahrim and Zarina Ismail Tom.
The court set bail at RM12,000 and ordered the accused to report to the nearest police station once a month.
His driving licence has also been suspended until the conclusion of the case.
Earlier, the defence requested for the return of his passport as he is a Singaporean civil servant, adding that the accused is willing to cooperate.
The court set June 10 for mention. Muhammad Irsyad posted bail.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
Factory Worker Dies in Motorcycle Accident After Hitting Dog
IPOH: A factory worker died after the motorcycle he was riding hit a dog and skidded off the road at Jalan Malim Nawar-Kota Bharu, Kampar, early this morning. Kampar district police chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said in the incident at 7.35 am, the victim, Mohd Safaril Mohamed Anuar, 42, was seriously injured and died at the scene. 'Investigations found that the victim was on his way from home to work at Hume Cement in Kota Bharu. 'Upon reaching the location, the victim hit a dog that was crossing the road and skidded off the road,' he said in a statement today. He said the victim's Honda EX5 was damaged in the front mudguard and left front coverset while further investigation has not led to any arrests. He said the victim's body had been sent to Kampar Hospital for a post-mortem, and the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into dog
IPOH: A factory worker died after the motorcycle he was riding hit a dog and skidded off the road at Jalan Malim Nawar-Kota Bharu, Kampar, early this morning. Kampar district police chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said in the incident at 7.35 am, the victim, Mohd Safaril Mohamed Anuar, 42, was seriously injured and died at the scene. 'Investigations found that the victim was on his way from home to work at Hume Cement in Kota Bharu. 'Upon reaching the location, the victim hit a dog that was crossing the road and skidded off the road,' he said in a statement today. He said the victim's Honda EX5 was damaged in the front mudguard and left front coverset while further investigation has not led to any arrests. He said the victim's body had been sent to Kampar Hospital for a post-mortem, and the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
New Straits Times
2 hours ago
- New Straits Times
NFA in Teoh Beng Hock case: DAP seeks clarification from A-G
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP has called on Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar to provide a detailed explanation for his decision not to pursue criminal charges in the case involving the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock. In a joint statement issued by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo and secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook, the party expressed disappointment over the Attorney-General's decision to classify the case as "no further action" (NFA), despite previous court rulings that pointed to foul play. "The Attorney-General must explain why he believes there is insufficient evidence to prosecute anyone for Teoh Beng Hock's death, especially in light of the findings of the Court of Appeal and civil proceedings," the statement read. According to DAP, the case was referred to the Attorney-General by police on May 21 and was subsequently classified as NFA. A letter dated May 30 was later sent to the family's legal representatives, stating that the investigations did not uncover sufficient evidence to support a criminal prosecution. Teoh, who was a political aide to a Selangor state executive councillor, died in 2009 while in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). "DAP has been consistently calling for accountability in the case. "The party previously assembled a legal team that initiated an inquest into Teoh's death, which revealed bruising on his neck. "However, the 2011 Coroner's Court returned an open verdict." Subsequent legal challenges saw the Court of Appeal overturn the Coroner's decision, concluding in 2014 that Teoh's death resulted from "an unlawful act or acts of persons unknown, inclusive of MACC officers who were involved in the arrest and investigation." In a related civil suit, the government and MACC admitted liability for negligence, resulting in a RM600,000 settlement to Teoh's family, along with RM60,000 in costs. "These court decisions form a solid basis for further investigation to identify those responsible for Teoh Beng Hock's death. "Whilst the duty to investigate the case and to identify those responsible lies with the police, it is for the Attorney-General to decide his next step based on that investigation," the statement added. The party also voiced its support for the family's reported move to challenge the NFA decision via a judicial review. "We call upon the Attorney-General to reconsider his decision and move forward with pressing charges against those responsible, without further delay."
