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New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Court delays sentencing in double murder case due to missing exhibits
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today postponed the sentencing of an unemployed man who pleaded guilty to the double murder of his elderly parents in Kampung Sungai Penchala, after several key exhibits were not produced in court. Judge K. Muniandy had been scheduled to deliver the sentence against Afendi Muhammad Agus @ Muhamed Ali, 44, but proceedings were adjourned after the prosecution failed to present crucial items, including the knives and clothing used in the killings. Deputy public prosecutor Izalina Abdullah informed the court that the exhibits had not been brought to court, as the investigating officer was currently out of state on duty and had not handed them over to her. The judge expressed dissatisfaction, saying that the officer should have ensured the items were available for the hearing, and questioned his absence. Muniandy said the exhibits must be shown to Afendi in court. The judge then set Friday for the exhibits to be presented to Afendi before sentencing. Afendi was represented by lawyer Mohd Ruzaini Zulkifli. He is currently serving a five-year prison sentence for a separate drug-related offence. Earlier in the proceedings, the court interpreter read out the two murder charges to Afendi, who appeared in the dock in an orange prison uniform and handcuffed. Calm and composed, he said he understood the charges and their implications. The charges state that Afendi murdered his father, Muhammad Agus @ Muhamed Ali Omar, 82, and his mother, Darlisma Njatu Saleh, 72. The offences were committed at around 7.10pm and 7.20pm respectively, at their residence in Kampung Sungai Penchala, Jalan Penchala Hilir, within the Brickfields district on Dec 9, 2023. The charges fall under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides for the death penalty, or imprisonment for a term not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the rotan. Afendi was arrested later that evening at the Penchala Tunnel on the Sprint Highway, at 10.30pm. Police were responding to reports of a disturbance and discovered the bodies of the couple at the scene. The accused has a criminal history involving nine previous drug-related offences and was reportedly out on bail at the time of the incident. A forensic psychiatric report from Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak, dated Feb 7, confirmed that Afendi was of sound mind at the time of the killings. Forensic specialist Dr Allan Sia Ting Chan said that Afendi did not suffer from any mental illness. He was aware of the nature and consequences of his actions and understood that what he did was wrong and against the law. Dr Sia said that Afendi, the third of the couple's children and living with them prior to his arrest, showed no signs of hallucinations, delusions, mania, depression, or drug intoxication. His cognitive functions were also deemed normal.
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Barnama
Duta Toll Plaza Crash: 4WD Driver's 30-Day Jail Term Increased To Six Months
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The High Court here today increased the 30-day jail term to six months for the driver of a four-wheel drive vehicle who crashed into a couple riding a high-powered motorcycle near the Duta Toll Plaza and fled the scene two weeks ago. Judge K. Muniandy made the ruling during a review of the Magistrate's Court's decision to impose a 30-day jail term and RM12,000 fine on K. Darmaraju, 32, for reckless driving on May 13. The judge ordered the six-month jail sentence to commence from the date of arrest on May 11 and upheld the RM12,000 fine. The accused, a car accessories salesman, was also disqualified from obtaining a driving licence for five years. Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Mohd Sabri Othman argued that the 30-day sentence would pass in an instant and the RM12,000 fine had been paid, but the victims had suffered permanent disability and relied on family support and hospital treatment. 'Therefore, the prosecution is seeking a punishment that will serve as a lesson to the accused and to the public. This case should serve as a reminder of the risks, impact and consequences of reckless driving,' he said. Defence counsel S. Vinesh requested that the High Court judge uphold the Magistrate's Court's decision. Darmaraju was charged with recklessly driving a Nissan Navara on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) heading towards the city centre near the Duta Toll Plaza at 2.30 pm on May 10. The charge, under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, carries a maximum jail term of five years, a fine of up to RM15,000, disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least five years, revocation of a probationary driving licence, and endorsement of the offence on the driving licence. According to the facts of the case, on the day of the incident, the two victims were riding their motorcycle in the far-left lane when a four-wheel-drive vehicle suddenly veered into their path in a dangerous manner and hit them.
The Star
19-05-2025
- The Star
Duta toll plaza crash: Driver's 30-day jail sentence increased to six months
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has increased the 30-day jail term to six months for the driver of a four-wheel drive vehicle who crashed into a couple riding a high-powered motorcycle near the Duta Toll Plaza and fled the scene. Judge K. Muniandy made the ruling during a review of the Magistrate's Court's decision on May 13 to impose a 30-day jail term and RM12,000 fine on K. Darmaraju, 32, for reckless driving. The judge ordered the six-month jail sentence to commence from the date of arrest on May 11 and upheld the RM12,000 fine. The accused, a car accessories salesman, was also disqualified from obtaining a driving licence for five years. Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Sabri Othman argued that the 30-day sentence would pass in an instant and the RM12,000 fine had been paid, but the victims had suffered permanent disability and relied on family support and hospital treatment. "Therefore, the prosecution is seeking a punishment that will serve as a lesson to the accused and to the public. This case should serve as a reminder of the risks, impact and consequences of reckless driving," he said. Defence counsel S. Vinesh requested that the High Court judge uphold the Magistrate's Court's decision. Darmaraju was charged with recklessly driving a pickup truck on the North-South Expressway heading towards the city centre near the Duta Toll Plaza at 2.30 pm on May 10. The charge, under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, carries a maximum jail term of five years, a fine of up to RM15,000, disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least five years, revocation of a probationary driving licence, and endorsement of the offence on the driving licence. According to the facts of the case, the two victims were riding their motorcycle in the far-left lane when a four-wheel-drive vehicle suddenly veered into their path in a dangerous manner and hit them. The accused then fled the scene. As a result, both victims were thrown onto the road and sustained serious injuries. – Bernama
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
High Court grants bail on Indian citizen charged with CBT
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today granted bail to an Indian citizen facing criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges, setting bail at RM50,000 in two local sureties and ordered his passport to be impounded. This came after Judge K. Muniandy granted 57-year-old Rajinder Singh's application to revise a Sessions Court ruling which denied him bail after he was charged earlier this week. Sessions Court judge Zulqarnain Hassan had denied Rajinder bail for the non-bailable offence under Section 409 of the Penal Code. Rajinder, the director of Vantage Trading Partners, was accused of committing CBT on his company's funds amounting to RM141,486.12, and using the money without consent or ratification of a general meeting at Ilham Tower, Jalan Binjai on Oct 13 and Nov 26, 2021. During proceedings today, Rajinder's lawyer, Daniel Annamalai said the Sessions Court had denied his client bail because he is a foreigner with the risk of absconding. Rajinder, clad in plainclothes in the dock, said he had just arrived from the hospital where he was treated for his chronic diseases. He told the judge that he had been operating his business in Malaysia for the past seven to eight years and possessed an employment pass. In a rebuttal, deputy public prosecutor Izalina Abdullah said at the earlier Sessions Court's proceedings, the prosecution had offered a RM70,000 bail but it was refused by Zulqarnain. "As we know, the court can use its discretion to allow bail. If this court allows it, we suggest the same sum in two sureties. "Additionally, we ask for the applicant (accused) to surrender his passport to the court," she said. Daniel described the RM70,000 bail as steep and asked for RM40,000 instead.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- New Straits Times
65 witnesses to testify in kidnapping trial of Palestinian computer expert
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 65 witnesses will be called to testify in the July trial of 14 people accused of kidnapping a Palestinian computer expert three years ago. High Court judge K. Muniandy was informed of the number of witnesses by deputy public prosecutors Harvind Raja Gopal and Rozaliana Zakaria during case management today. Muniady maintained the previous fixed trial dates from July 7 to 11. He gave the prosecutors two weeks to prepare and submit the witness list for case management on May 23; and witness statements to be served to the defence lawyers two weeks before the trial begins. The judge exempted the attendance of the 14 accused from the next case management. The 13 male accused are Mohamad Norakmal Hassan, Dody Junaidi, Tengku Arif Bongsu Tengku Hamid, Mohamad Naziree Mustapha, Faizull Hardey Mohd Isa, Muhammad Iqmal Abdul Rahis, Mohamad Sufian Saly, Mohd Zaidi Mohd Zain, Tengku Hazarul Ismail Tengku Hamid, Mohd Azwan Jamaludin, Raibafie Amdan, Muhammad Al Hatim Mohd Fauzi and Edy Ko'im Said. The sole female accused is Nidarahayu Zainal, who is married to Raibafie. All 14 were accused of kidnapping Omar ZM Al-Belbaisy to force him to deactivate computer software and hack into mobile phones in September 2022. During proceedings, Harvind said 30 witnesses will be called to testify in the kidnapping trial involving all the accused. Rozaliana said 35 witnesses will be called to testify in the money laundering trial involving Nidarahayu, her husband, Raibafie and Tengku Arif Bongsu. "The witnesses are bankers, account holders, as well as civilians," she said. Among the lawyers representing the accused are Norma Goh Kim Lian, Adi Zulkarnain Zulkafli, Simran Kaur and Muhammad Amin Abdullah. In November last year, Muniandy granted each of the accused a RM50,000 bail in two sureties. In 2022, they were charged with kidnapping Omar at Jalan Mayang here on Sept 28 with the intention to force him to deactivate computer software and hack into mobile phones. The charge carries a jail term of not less than 30 years and a maximum of 40 years and whipping if convicted.
