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Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Law student claims trial to causing death of elderly woman
Chew Hong Joe being escorted to the Segamat sessions court today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A law student at a private university pleaded not guilty in the Segamat sessions court today to five counts of mischief by fire and one of causing the death of an elderly woman last month. Bernama reported that Chew Hong Joe, 21, entered his plea after the charges were read out before judge Rahimah Abd Majid. He was accused of committing mischief by fire using petrol with intent to damage five houses on Jalan Francis Khoo, Kampung Bukit Siput, Segamat, Johor, at 4am on July 25. The charges, framed under Section 436 of the Penal Code, carry up to 20 years' imprisonment or a fine upon conviction. Chew was also charged with causing the death of Tan Ah Gek, 72, at a house in the same location, date and time. The offence, under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code, carries up to 10 years' imprisonment, a fine or both if convicted. Deputy public prosecutor Siti Khalijah Khalid appeared for the prosecution, while Harcharanjit Singh represented the accused. In the magistrates' court, Chew claimed trial before magistrate A Dhilip Nair to two counts of criminal intimidation against two individuals by putting up notices on the fence of a house and a place of worship. The offences, under Section 507 of the Penal Code, were allegedly committed at Jalan Ria, Taman Ria, Segamat, between 4am and 6.45am on July 25. Deputy public prosecutor Nur 'Aina Ismail Tadj appeared for the prosecution, and the court set bail at RM8,000 for all charges.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Law student denies fire mischief, elderly woman's death in Segamat
SEGAMAT: A private university law student has claimed trial to five counts of mischief by fire and a charge linked to the death of an elderly woman. Chew Hong Joe, 21, entered his plea before Sessions Court Judge Rahimah Abd Majid. He is accused of using petrol to damage five houses in Jalan Francis Khoo, Kampung Bukit Siput, at 4 am on July 25. The charges fall under Section 436 of the Penal Code, punishable by up to 20 years' jail or a fine. Chew also faces a charge under Section 304(b) for causing the death of 72-year-old Tan Ah Gek in the same incident. If convicted, this offence carries a maximum 10-year jail term, a fine, or both. Deputy public prosecutor Siti Khalijah Khalid led the prosecution, while Harcharanjit Singh represented the accused. In a separate hearing at the Magistrate's Court, Chew denied two counts of criminal intimidation. The charges involved posting notices on a house fence and a place of worship in Taman Ria, Segamat. Magistrate A. Dhilip Nair presided over the case, with bail set at RM8,000 for all charges. Reports indicate the fire was allegedly set by a couple linked to a Singapore-based loan shark. - Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Law student claims trial to mischief by fire, causing death of elderly woman in Segamat
SEGAMAT: A private university law student has pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to five counts of mischief by fire and a charge of causing the death of an elderly woman. Chew Hong Joe, 21, entered the plea after the charges were read out before Judge Rahimah Abd Majid. He was accused of committing mischief by fire using petrol with intent to damage five houses on Jalan Francis Khoo, Kampung Bukit Siput here at 4am on July 25. The charges, framed under Section 436 of the Penal Code, carry a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment or a fine upon conviction. Chew was also charged with causing the death of Tan Ah Gek, 72, knowing that his act was likely to cause her death at a house in the same location, date and time. The offence, under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code, carries a maximum jail term of 10 years, a fine, or both, if convicted. In the Magistrate's Court, Chew claimed trial to two counts of criminal intimidation against two individuals by putting up notices on the fence of a house and a place of worship. The charges were read out before Magistrate A. Dhilip Nair. The offences, under Section 507 of the Penal Code, were allegedly committed at Jalan Ria, Taman Ria, Segamat, between 4am and 6.45am on July 25. The court set bail at RM8,000 for all charges. It was reported that an elderly woman died after her house in Kampung Bukit Siput, Segamat, was set on fire by a couple believed to have been hired by a Singapore-based loan shark. – Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Law Student Claims Trial To Mischief By Fire, Causing Death Of Elderly Woman In Segamat
SEGAMAT, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- A private university law student pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to five counts of mischief by fire and a charge of causing the death of an elderly woman in July. Chew Hong Joe, 21, entered the plea after the charges were read out before Judge Rahimah Abd Majid He was accused of committing mischief by fire using petrol with intent to damage five houses in Jalan Francis Khoo, Kampung Bukit Siput, here, at 4 am on July 25. The charges, framed under Section 436 of the Penal Code, carry a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment or a fine upon conviction. Chew was also charged with causing the death of Tan Ah Gek, 72, knowing that his act was likely to cause her death at a house in the same location, date and time. The offence, under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code, carries a maximum jail term of 10 years, a fine, or both, if convicted. Deputy public prosecutor Siti Khalijah Khalid appeared for the prosecution, while Harcharanjit Singh represented the accused. Meanwhile, in the Magistrate's Court here, Chew claimed trial to two counts of criminal intimidation against two individuals by putting up notices on the fence of a house and a place of worship. The charges were read out before Magistrate A. Dhilip Nair. The offences, under Section 507 of the Penal Code, were allegedly committed at Jalan Ria, Taman Ria, Segamat, between 4 am and 6.45 am on July 25.
