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New Straits Times
30-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Five charged with escaping from police lock-up
Pix by KOTA BARU: Five men were charged at the Magistrate's Court here today with escaping from police custody at the Pasir Mas lock-up on June 22. The accused — Mohd Safiuddin Hanif Mohd Shargawi, 38; Muhamad Norshamzee Mohd Noresan, 32; Mohamad Akmal Mohd Zahari, 31; Mohd Haris Zakaria, 37; and Muhammad Alif Izham Hussim, 23 — pleaded guilty to the charge before magistrate Rais Imran Hamid. They were alleged to have committed the offence at the Pasir Mas lock-up at 10.20am on June 22. The charge was framed under Section 224 of the Penal Code for escaping from lawful custody, read together with Section 34 of the same Code. The offence carries a maximum jail term of two years or a fine, or both upon conviction. The five were also jointly charged in the same court with housebreaking with intent to steal a mobile phone belonging to Kartini Mat Yaacob. They allegedly committed the offence at a house located at PT 777, Kampung Kubang Bongol, Lemal in Pasir Mas about 10.30am on the same day. They pleaded guilty to the charge, which was framed under Section 457 of the Penal Code and read together with Section 34 of the same Code. Safiuddin was additionally charged with causing hurt to a police officer, Sergeant Mohd Zaidi Muda, by grabbing the officer's neck during the same incident at the Pasir Mas lock-up. He was charged under Section 332 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt to a public servant to deter him from carrying out his duties. Deputy public prosecutor Shazalia Che Suhaimi appeared for the prosecution, while the five were represented by lawyer Nur Amira Mat from Kelantan Legal Aid Foundation. Shazalia urged the court not to grant bail, stating that four of the accused had previous criminal records and were known to have fled custody in the past. Nur Amira, meanwhile, appealed for leniency, saying her clients earned modest incomes from various jobs. "They work as carpenters, labourers, farmers and food stall assistants. Some of them are married with children, while others live with their parents," she said. The court then fixed Aug 13 for mention of all cases and denied bail for the five accused.
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- New Straits Times
'Wrong moves': Silat instructor claims trial to sexual assault of male students
KOTA BARU: A silat instructor pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to four charges of sexually assaulting three male students aged 15 and 17. Faizul Yusoff, 54, was charged with two counts of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in a hotel room at Kampung Semut Api Badang, Jalan Pantai Cahaya Bulan (PCB), at 9pm on Feb 13 and again at 3am on Feb 14, 2025. He also faces a charge of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a homestay in Kampung Talang Kadok at 1am on Nov 13, 2023. Additionally, he is accused of committing a similar offence involving another 17-year-old victim at a homestay in Kubang Golok, Bachok, at 3am on Jan 28 this year. Faizul was charged under Sections 14(a) and 14(b) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment of up to 20 years and whipping, upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Kamarul Hasyime Rosli appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was represented by Nur Alyaa Mohd Zain from the Kelantan Legal Aid Foundation. Earlier, Kamarul Hasyime objected to bail on grounds of the seriousness of the charges. However, Nur Alyaa requested for minimal bail, citing that her client has no fixed income as he works solely as a silat instructor and is supporting five children. Judge Zulkifli Abdullah granted bail at RM10,000 for each charge with one surety, and ordered the accused not to interfere with the victims. He was also instructed to report to the nearest police station once a month. The court set July 27 for mention.
The Sun
25-06-2025
- The Sun
Silat instructor claims trial to sexual assault charges against three male students
KOTA BHARU: A silat instructor pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today to four charges of committing sexual assault against three male students aged 15 and 17. Faizul Yusoff, 54, was charged with two counts of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in a hotel room at Kampung Semut Api Badang, Jalan Pantai Cahaya Bulan (PCB), at 9.00 pm on Feb 13 and at 3.00 am on Feb 14, 2025. He also faces a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old victim at a homestay in Kampung Talang Kadok at 1.00 am on Nov 13, 2023. Additionally, he is charged with a similar offence involving another 17-year-old victim, allegedly committed at a homestay in Kubang Golok, Bachok, at 3.00 am on Jan 28 this year. He was charged under Sections 14(a) and 14(b) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment of up to 20 years and caning, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Kamarul Hasyime Rosli appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was represented by Nur Alyaa Mohd Zain from the Kelantan Legal Aid Foundation. Earlier, Kamarul Hasyime objected to bail on the grounds of the seriousness of the charges. However, Nur Alyaa applied for minimal bail, citing that her client has no fixed income as he works solely as a silat instructor and is supporting five children. Judge Zulkifli Abllah granted bail at RM10,000 for each charge with one surety, prohibited the accused from interfering with the victims and to report to the nearest police station monthly. The case has been fixed for mention on July 27.
Barnama
25-06-2025
- Barnama
Silat Instructor Claims Trial To Sexual Assault Charges Against Three Male Students
KOTA BHARU, June 25 (Bernama) -- A silat instructor pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today to four charges of committing sexual assault against three male students aged 15 and 17. Faizul Yusoff, 54, was charged with two counts of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in a hotel room at Kampung Semut Api Badang, Jalan Pantai Cahaya Bulan (PCB), at 9.00 pm on Feb 13 and at 3.00 am on Feb 14, 2025. He also faces a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old victim at a homestay in Kampung Talang Kadok at 1.00 am on Nov 13, 2023. Additionally, he is charged with a similar offence involving another 17-year-old victim, allegedly committed at a homestay in Kubang Golok, Bachok, at 3.00 am on Jan 28 this year. He was charged under Sections 14(a) and 14(b) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment of up to 20 years and caning, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Kamarul Hasyime Rosli appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was represented by Nur Alyaa Mohd Zain from the Kelantan Legal Aid Foundation. Earlier, Kamarul Hasyime objected to bail on the grounds of the seriousness of the charges. However, Nur Alyaa applied for minimal bail, citing that her client has no fixed income as he works solely as a silat instructor and is supporting five children. Judge Zulkifli Abllah granted bail at RM10,000 for each charge with one surety, prohibited the accused from interfering with the victims and to report to the nearest police station monthly.
