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Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Influencer ‘CEO Batu' claims trial to possessing lewd content
Social media influencer Iqbal Muhammad was charged at the Selayang magistrates' court. KUALA LUMPUR : Social media influencer 'CEO Batu', charged yesterday with indecently exposing himself to a minor, was today slapped with an additional charge of possessing pornographic material. Iqbal Muhammad, 22, claimed trial to the latest charge at the Selayang magistrates' court. He arrived at court this morning accompanied by several family members and was seen giving a thumbs-up to the media as he entered the courtroom. Iqbal is accused of possessing pornographic videos and images allegedly found on his mobile phone during an inspection at the Gombak district police headquarters at around 11.30am on May 22. He was charged under Section 292(a) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of three years' jail, a fine, or both, upon conviction. Magistrate Chai Guan Hock fixed bail at RM3,000 with one surety. Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Birr Zamier Abu Bakar proposed bail at RM6,000. However, Iqbal's lawyer Nabil Ashraff Ridzuan sought to halve the sum, citing financial constraints faced by his client. 'The accused earned about RM3,000 a month as an influencer. But since the case surfaced, he has lost his income as many of his content contracts have been terminated,' he said. Nabil said Iqbal was also supporting his younger brother, who suffers from breathing difficulties, and his 74-year-old grandfather who requires regular check-ups at the National Heart Institute. The court set Sept 30 for mention.
Free Malaysia Today
10-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Influencer ‘CEO Batu' claims trial to flashing minor
Iqbal Muhammad (second from left), also known as influencer 'CEO Batu', arriving at the Ampang court this morning. KUALA LUMPUR : A 22-year-old social media influencer has pleaded not guilty in the Ampang sessions court to showing his genitals to a 13-year-old two months ago. Iqbal Muhammad, known by his online moniker 'CEO Batu', claimed trial after the charge was read to him before judge Norshila Kamarudin this morning. He was accused of committing non-physical sexual harassment against the child by showing his private parts with the intention of being seen by the victim. The incident allegedly took place at Sunway Batu Caves at around 1.16am on May 16. Iqbal was charged under Section 15(a)(i) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, a fine not exceeding RM20,000, or both, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nadiah Malek Fauzie proposed bail of RM10,000 but Iqbal's lawyer, Anif Rafih, pleaded for a lower amount of RM6,000. Anif told the court that his client only earned around RM3,000 a month as an influencer and that the authorities had banned his social media accounts and seized his mobile phone. The lawyer said Iqbal also supported his grandfather who suffers from a heart ailment and receives treatment at the National Heart Institute once a month. Norshila allowed bail of RM6,000 and ordered Iqbal to report to the nearest police station every month. He is also not allowed to reach out to the victim. The court fixed Aug 14 for the submission of documents.
