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The Star
30-05-2025
- The Star
Defence to file second appeal in trial of Baby Syifaa's sitter
SEREMBAN: The lawyer for a former babysitter, charged with negligence leading to the death of a toddler, will be filing a second representation to the Attorney General's Chambers. Lawyer S. Kavittha told Sessions Court judge Darmafikri Abu Adam the defence was also prepared to continue with the trial in September and October pending the outcome of the representation. Khairunnisa Ahmad Damanhuri, 40, is facing a charge of causing the death of 15-month-old Nour Rania Asyifaa Yuseri, or Baby Syifaa, at a nursery in Bandar Sri Sendayan. She was charged with committing the offence around 12.30pm on Feb 22, 2022. The accused was charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which states that any person responsible for the care of a child who abuses, neglects, abandons, or exposes the child in a way that is likely to cause physical or emotional injury, neglect or exposure, is committing an offence. Offenders can be jailed up to 20 years or fined up to RM50,000 or both upon conviction. Judge Darmafikri then fixed trial on Sept 17 and 18 and Oct 9 and 13. When met outside the court later, Kavittha said the AGC had rejected the first representation filed by the defence in February. In July last year, the Coroner's Court had ruled that the toddler's death was due to compression of the neck. Coroner Datin Surita Budin said the victim died after her neck became entangled in a cloth cradle. The coroner had also found that the toddler's death was due to the babysitter leaving the victim unsupervised in a room for two hours.
The Star
29-05-2025
- The Star
Defence team to file second representation to AGC in trial of babysitter charged with causing death of toddler
SEREMBAN: The defence team representing a former babysitter charged with negligence in the death of a toddler told the Sessions Court here they will be filing a second representation to the Attorney General's Chambers. Lawyer S. Kavittha told Judge Darmafikri Abu Adam that the defence was also prepared to continue with the trial to be held in September and October pending the outcome of the representation. Khairunnisa Ahmad Damanhuri, 40, is facing a charge of causing the death of 15-month-old Nour Rania Asyifaa Yuseri at a nursery in Bandar Sri Sendayan. She was charged with committing the offence at around 12.30pm on Feb 22, 2022. The accused was charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 which states that any person responsible for the care of a child who abuses, neglects, abandons, or exposes the child in a way that is likely to cause physical or emotional injury, neglect, or exposure, is committing an offense. Offenders can be jailed up to 20 years or fined up to RM50,000 or both upon conviction. Judge Darmafikri then fixed trial on Sept 17 and 18 and Oct 9 and 13. When met outside the court later, Kavittha said the AGC had rejected the first representation filed by the defence in February. In July last year, the Coroner's Court had ruled that the toddler's death was due to compression of the neck. Coroner Datin Surita Budin said the victim died after her neck became entangled in a cloth cradle. The coroner had also found that the toddler's death was due to the babysitter leaving the victim unsupervised in a room for two hours.
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- New Straits Times
State sports officer charged with corruption involving wife's company
SEREMBAN: A senior officer with the Negri Sembilan Youth and Sports Department pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to two charges of abusing his position to secure contracts for a company owned by his wife in 2021 and 2022. Rosdi Pilus, 50, an S44 grade officer, entered the plea after the charges were read before Judge Darmafikri Abu Adam. He is accused of abusing his position by processing an RM19,990 payment voucher for the procurement of accommodation and refreshments for the Southern Zone Packaging Design and Product Labelling Technology Course, a contract that was awarded to MAAR Diversified Enterprise, owned by his 51-year-old wife. He is also accused of approving RM5,000 in favour of the same company for the procurement of services for the state-level 2022 National Sports Day programme. Both offences were allegedly committed at the Negri Sembilan Youth and Sports Department on Nov 18, 2021 and Feb 23, 2022, respectively. He was charged under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act), which is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment and a minimum fine of five times the gratification sum or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission prosecuting officer Zainab Yahaya requested that the court impose a bail of RM15,000 for both charges. However, the accused's lawyer, Muhammad Wajih Zakwan Hanif, appealed for a minimum amount, citing his client's financial constraints, low flight risk and full cooperation with MACC during the investigation. The court subsequently allowed bail at RM5,000 with one surety for both charges and fixed the next case mention for July 7.
Barnama
27-05-2025
- Barnama
Senior Govt Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Securing Contracts For Wife
SEREMBAN, May 27 (Bernama) -- A senior officer with the Negeri Sembilan Youth and Sports Department pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to two charges of abusing his position to secure contracts for a company owned by his wife in 2021 and 2022. Rosdi Pilus, 50, an S44 grade officer, entered the plea after the charges were read before Judge Darmafikri Abu Adam. He is accused of abusing his position by processing an RM19,000 payment voucher for the procurement of accommodation and refreshments for the Southern Zone Packaging Design and Product Labelling Technology Course, a contract that was awarded to MAAR Diversified Enterprise, owned by his 51-year-old wife.
The Star
27-05-2025
- The Star
Senior govt officer accused of securing jobs for wife's firm
SEREMBAN: A senior officer with the Negri Sembilan Youth and Sports Department pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Tuesday (May 27) to two charges of abusing his position to secure contracts for a company owned by his wife in 2021 and 2022. Rosdi Pilus, 50, an S44 grade officer, entered the plea after the charges were read before judge Darmafikri Abu Adam. He is accused of abusing his position by processing a RM19,000 payment voucher for the procurement of accommodation and refreshments for the Southern Zone Packaging Design and Product Labelling Technology Course, a contract that was awarded to MAAR Diversified Enterprise, owned by his 51-year-old wife. He is also accused of approving RM5,000 in favour of the same company for the procurement of services for the state-level 2022 National Sports Day programme. The offences were allegedly committed at the department on Nov 18, 2021 and Feb 23, 2022, respectively. He was charged under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and a minimum fine of five times the gratification sum or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction MACC prosecuting officer Zainab Yahaya requested bail of RM15,000 for both charges. However, the accused's lawyer, Muhammad Wajih Zakwan Hanif, appealed for a minimum amount, citing his client's financial constraints, low flight risk and full cooperation with MACC during the investigation. The court subsequently allowed bail at RM5,000 with one surety for both charges and fixed the next case mention for July 7. – Bernama
