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Free Malaysia Today
16-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Johor teacher claims trial to keeping porn on phone
Gusti Ishak Fitri Shah faces a maximum jail term of three years, or a fine, or both, if found guilty. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A teacher was charged in the Johor Bahru magistrates' court today with possessing pornographic material on his mobile phone. Gusti Ishak Fitri Shah, 30, initially pleaded guilty after the charge was read out by the court interpreter before magistrate A Shaarmini, Harian Metro reported. However, when the magistrate asked whether he understood the nature of the charge and its implications, particularly as a civil servant, the accused merely smiled. 'Don't smile at me. I'm asking whether you want to plead guilty or not. If you're not pleading guilty, you'll need to get a lawyer to represent you,' Shaarmini was quoted as saying. The accused then changed his plea to not guilty and requested to stand trial. According to the charge sheet, Gusti is accused of possessing pornographic content on his mobile phone at Taman Cahaya Masai, Pasir Gudang, at around 7pm on Jan 13, 2024. The charge was framed under Section 292(a) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of three years, or a fine, or both, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nur Fatihah Nizam proposed bail at RM10,000 with one surety, but the court granted bail at RM3,000. The case has been fixed for mention on May 30.
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Teacher charged with possessing obscene materials on phone
JOHOR BARU: A teacher was charged at the magistrate's court here today with possessing obscene materials on his mobile phone last year. Gusti Ishak Fitri Shah, 30, initially pleaded guilty after the charge was read to him by the court interpreter before Magistrate A Shaarmini. However, when asked by the magistrate if he understood the charge and possible sentence following his guilty plea, considering he is a civil servant, the man simply smiled. "Don't smile at me. I am asking if you want to plead guilty or not guilty. If you do not plead guilty, you must engage a lawyer to represent you," said Shaarmini. The accused then changed his plea to not guilty. According to the charge sheet, he is accused of possessing obscene materials on his mobile phone at Taman Cahaya Masai, Pasir Gudang, at around 7pm on Jan 13 last year. He is charged under Section 292(a) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of three years' imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nur Fatihah Mohd Nizam offered bail at RM10,000 with one surety. The court later granted bail at RM3,000 and fixed May 30 as mention.
The Star
16-05-2025
- The Star
Johor Baru PE teacher charged with having porn on phone
JOHOR BARU: A physical education teacher has been charged at a Magistrate's Court here with the possession of pornographic materials. Gusti Ishak Fitri Shah, 30, was accused of keeping obscene materials in his mobile phone in a house in Taman Cahaya Masai at around 7pm on Jan 13 last year. The offence was framed under Section 292(a) of the Penal Code, which is punishable with a jail term of up to three years or a fine or both upon conviction. He initially pleaded guilty after the charge was read before Magistrate A. Shaarmini on Friday (May 16). The magistrate then asked the accused if he really understood the charge and circumstances and whether he was sure about pleading guilty since he is a civil servant. However, the accused only responded with a smile. This prompted Shaarmini's stern response: 'Please do not smile at me. I have asked you whether you want to plead guilty or not guilty. 'If you plead not guilty, you will have to find a lawyer to defend yourself,' she said. Gusti Ishak Fitri then pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to the charge. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Fatihah Mohd Nizam offered bail at RM10,000 with one surety. The court allowed bail at RM3,000 with one surety and fixed May 30 for next mention.
