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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
‘It was about me': Zayn Rayyan's mum says ‘lantaklah nak hidup ke nak mati' message was misunderstood
PETALING JAYA, July 24 — Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin's mother told the Sessions Court today that a WhatsApp message saying 'lantaklah nak hidup ke nak mati' ('don't care whether to live or die') was directed at herself and not her six-year-old son. Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, said the message was sent to her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, in a moment of panic and emotional distress while searching for their missing child at Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai, on Dec 5, 2023. 'The content of hashtag eight (referring to the WhatsApp conversation) was not aimed at my son. On that day, I was anxious, frantic and distraught while searching for my missing child and desperately needed my husband's attention. 'I sent those words, urging him to come home quickly and help me. It was about me,' she said in response to a supplementary question by her counsel, Haresh Mahadevan, on the fourth day of the defence trial in the child neglect case involving the deceased. On April 7, prosecution witness ASP Mohd Zaidi Abu Hassan, a cybercrime analyst with the Royal Malaysia Police Forensic Lab, testified that several WhatsApp messages were retrieved from the mobile phones of two individuals linked to Zayn Rayyan. Mohd Zaidi testified that an iPhone registered under Ismanira Abdul Manaf and a Huawei phone linked to a Google account in Zaim Ikhwan Zahari's name were seized during the investigation into the death of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin. He said a WhatsApp message containing the phrase 'lantaklah nak hidup ke nak mati' was found and timestamped around noon on Dec 5, 2023. Meanwhile, Ismanira's close friend, Umi Syafiqah Rohizal, 30, testified that she had never seen the accused leave her two children, Zayn Rayyan and his younger brother, unsupervised at the playground or around their apartment complex. The fourth defence witness said she had often seen Ismanira holding the boys' hands while walking from Block R to the motorcycle parking area between Blocks R and S. Umi Syafiqah, who lived at the apartment from 2019 to 2024, added that she had never witnessed the couple harming, abusing, or neglecting their children. Umi, who has known Ismanira since primary school, described her as gentle and loving. 'I have been close friends with her since Standard Three, over 21 years. After primary school, I continued my studies in Perak before returning to live in Damansara Damai,' said Umi. She added that they reconnected via social media in 2018, and Ismanira had also served as a bridesmaid at her wedding. On Monday, Judge Syahliza Warnoh ordered Ismanira, 30, to enter her defence after ruling that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against her, while acquitting and discharging her husband. The couple was accused of neglecting their autistic son, Zayn Rayyan, in a manner likely to cause physical injury between noon on Dec 5 and 9.55 pm on Dec 6, 2023, in the vicinity of Block R, Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai, extending to a nearby river. They were charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both, upon conviction. The trial resumes on Aug 4. — Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Whatsapp Message Referred To Myself, Not Son, Says Zayn Rayyan's Mother
PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin's mother told the Sessions Court today that a WhatsApp message saying 'lantaklah nak hidup ke nak mati' ('don't care whether to live or die') was directed at herself and not her six-year-old son. Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, said the message was sent to her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, in a moment of panic and emotional distress while searching for their missing child at Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai, on Dec 5, 2023. 'The content of hashtag eight (referring to the WhatsApp conversation) was not aimed at my son. On that day, I was anxious, frantic and distraught while searching for my missing child and desperately needed my husband's attention. 'I sent those words, urging him to come home quickly and help me. It was about me,' she said in response to a supplementary question by her counsel, Haresh Mahadevan, on the fourth day of the defence trial in the child neglect case involving the deceased. On April 7, prosecution witness ASP Mohd Zaidi Abu Hassan, a cybercrime analyst with the Royal Malaysia Police Forensic Lab, testified that several WhatsApp messages were retrieved from the mobile phones of two individuals linked to Zayn Rayyan. Mohd Zaidi testified that an iPhone registered under Ismanira Abdul Manaf and a Huawei phone linked to a Google account in Zaim Ikhwan Zahari's name were seized during the investigation into the death of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin. He said a WhatsApp message containing the phrase 'lantaklah nak hidup ke nak mati' was found and timestamped around noon on Dec 5, 2023. Meanwhile, Ismanira's close friend, Umi Syafiqah Rohizal, 30, testified that she had never seen the accused leave her two children, Zayn Rayyan and his younger brother, unsupervised at the playground or around their apartment complex. The fourth defence witness said she had often seen Ismanira holding the boys' hands while walking from Block R to the motorcycle parking area between Blocks R and S.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Zayn Rayyan's mum denies ‘live or die' message was about her son
Ismanira Abdul Manaf arriving at the Petaling Jaya sessions court today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin told the sessions court today that a WhatsApp message she sent her husband on the day their son went missing, which included the phrase 'don't care whether live or die', was in reference to herself – and not Zayn. During examination, Ismanira Abdul Manaf's lawyer Haresh Mahadevan asked her to clarify the meaning of the message. 'Those words were about me,' she said. 'I wasn't referring to my son. I was panicked, sad and rushing around trying to find him. 'I really needed my husband's attention, so I sent him that message to get him to immediately come home and help me.' Ismanira, 30, was testifying in her defence against a charge of neglecting her six-year-old autistic child in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The offence allegedly occurred at PJU Damansara Damai between noon on Dec 5, 2023, when the boy was said to have gone missing, and 9.55pm the following day, when his body was discovered in a stream near his home at Apartment Idaman at Damansara Damai. On Monday, Ismanira's husband Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, 30, was acquitted of the same charge after the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against him. Previously, an analyst from the police forensics lab, Zaidi Abu Hassan, testified that he had extracted WhatsApp messages from two phones allegedly belonging to the couple which included the said message. They were all sent on the day Zayn went missing. Zaidi said that he extracted the messages using a mobile data recovery software known as XRY. The defence team also comprises Ramzani Idris and Lavanesh Haresh. Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Aqharie Durranie Aziz and Nur Sabrina Zubairi are appearing for the prosecution. The trial before judge Syahliza Warnoh continues.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
‘They loved him': Grandfather denies parents neglected or killed autistic grandson Zayn Rayyan
PETALING JAYA, July 24 — The grandfather of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin told the Sessions Court here yesterday that his son and daughter-in-law would never have neglected or harmed the six-year-old, describing them as devoted parents. Zahari Mohd Reba, 57, testified during the defence proceedings of Ismanira Abdul Manaf, saying both she and her husband, Zaim Ikhwan, loved their autistic son dearly. 'Zayn was my beloved grandson. If either of his parents were not working, I would make sure they came over to spend time with him. 'He was very close to his parents. I believe my son (Zaim Ikhwan) and daughter-in-law (Ismanira) were not involved in his death,' Zahari said during examination-in-chief by defence lawyer Haresh Mahadevan. The second defence witness added that he was heartbroken by the loss of his eldest grandchild and deeply loved Zayn. When questioned by Deputy Public Prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Zahari confirmed that Zayn, who was autistic, required constant care and shared a close bond with both parents. He also agreed with the prosecution's suggestion that Ismanira and Zaim treated Zayn and his younger sibling equally. On Monday, Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case and ordered Ismanira to enter her defence. Her husband Zaim Ikhwan, 30, was discharged and acquitted of the same charge. The couple had been accused of neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause physical harm between noon on December 5 and 9.55pm on December 6, 2023, in the vicinity of Block R of Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai and a nearby river. They were charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. If convicted, the offence carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' jail, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both. The trial continues today. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Ismanira admits she didn't search area where son's body was found
Ismanira Abdul Manaf is charged with neglecting her son, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. PETALING JAYA : The mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin told the sessions court today she and her husband had searched every block and floor of Apartment Idaman in Damansara Damai for their missing son. Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, admitted, however, that she did not check the garden area where the six-year-old autistic boy was later found dead in a stream. The garden is located just metres from Block R of the apartment block where the family resided. During cross-examination by deputy public prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Ismanira said she first searched for her son on all four floors of Blocks R, E, and S after Zayn went missing at about noon on Dec 5, 2023. She said her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, 30, later joined in and searched all 19 blocks of the apartment complex. The couple also went to several nearby premises, including Zayn's school, a petrol station, a fast-food restaurant, and Ismanira's workplace. Raja Zaizul challenged Ismanira on why she failed to search the area closest to their home. Raja Zaizul: Would you agree that all these places are farther from Block R compared with the garden? Ismanira: Agree. Raja Zaizul: So do you agree that you searched places far from home but not the area right beside Block R? Ismanira: By area, you mean the garden? Raja Zaizul: Yes. Ismanira: Agree. Ismanira and Zaim were charged last year with neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The offence allegedly occurred at PJU Damansara Damai between noon on Dec 5, 2023, when the boy was said to have gone missing, and 9.55pm the following day, when his body was discovered in a stream near his home at Apartment Idaman. Zaim has since been acquitted, while Ismanira was ordered to enter her defence. Lawyers Haresh Mahadevan, Ramzani Idris and Lavanesh Haresh represented the accused. Raja Zaizul, Aqharie Durranie Aziz and Nur Sabrina Zubairi appeared for the prosecution. The trial before judge Syahliza Warnoh continues.
