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The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Ex-MMEA director jailed for accepting RM10,000 bribe
JOHOR BARU: A former Tanjung Sedili Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director has been sentenced to 20 months' jail for accepting a RM10,000 bribe some five years ago. Sessions Court judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail handed down the sentence, effective immediately, after finding that the prosecution had proven its case against Mohd Zulfadli Nayan, 44. 'After hearing and weighing all the evidence, the court finds that the accused has failed to raise reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case,' he said yesterday. The case was prosecuted by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission deputy public prosecutor Zander Lim Wai Keong while lawyer Mohd Fazaly Ali Mohd Ghazali represented the accused. Earlier during mitigation, Mohd Fazaly Ali asked the court to impose punishment in the form of fines. He said if the court were to impose a jail sentence, it should be at the minimum, citing Mohd Zulfadli's health issues including gout, chronic migraine and gastric problems that require ongoing medication. 'My client currently works as an e-hailing driver and wireman, earning between RM2,000 and RM3,000 per month to support his family, which includes four children, aged between three and 11,' he said. Meanwhile, Lim urged the court to impose a sentence that reflects the seriousness of the offence. 'As a senior federal officer, the accused was responsible for upholding the law and ensuring maritime safety. 'However, he instead accepted a bribe from a shipping agent, which is clearly against his duties and this has tarnished the image of MMEA,' he said. Following the sentencing, Mohd Fazaly Ali applied for a stay but the court rejected the application. On May 23, 2021, the accused contested the charge under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to two years, a fine or both. According to the charge sheet, he accepted the money from the shipping company owner at a restaurant in Jalan Yahya Awal on Oct 2, 2020. He was accused of using his position to avoid taking action in the investigation of a vessel owned by the company, which was detained by Tanjung Sedili MMEA on Sept 17, 2020.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Former MMEA director sentenced to 20 months in prison for accepting RM10,000 Bribe
JOHOR BARU: A Former Tanjung Sedili Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting a RM10,000 bribe five years ago. Sessions Court Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail handed down the sentence, effective immediately, after finding that the prosecution had proven its case against 44-year-old Mohd Zulfadli Nayan beyond reasonable doubt. 'After hearing and weighing all the evidence, the court finds that the accused has failed to raise reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case. 'The court therefore finds the accused guilty and hereby sentences the accused to 20 months in prison,' he said at the Johor Baru Sessions Court on Friday (May 30). The case was prosecuted by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Deputy Public Prosecutor Zander Lim Wai Keong, while Mohd Fazaly Ali Mohd Ghazali represented the accused. Earlier, Mohd Fazaly Ali pleaded that the court impose punishment in the form of fines, noting that his client was prepared to offer another form of service along with the fines. He said that, however, if the court were to impose a jail sentence, it should be at the minimum, citing his client's health issues, including gout, chronic migraines and gastric problems that require ongoing medication. He also informed the court that Mohd Zulfadli currently works as an e-hailing driver and wireman, earning between RM2,000 and RM3,000 per month to support his family, which includes four children aged between three and 11 years old. Meanwhile, Lim urged the court to impose a sentence that reflects the seriousness of the offence to show that the court condemns corruption. 'As a senior federal officer, the accused was responsible for upholding the law and ensuring maritime safety. "However, he instead agreed to accept RM10,000 from a shipping agent, which is clearly against his duties and one that tarnished the image of MMEA,' he said. Following the sentencing, Mohd Fazaly Ali applied for a stay of execution, saying the defence would be filing an appeal on Friday. However, the court rejected the application. Mohd Zulfadli, who has been suspended from his role in MMEA, pleaded not guilty when first charged on May 23, 2021. According to the charge sheet, he allegedly accepted RM10,000 in cash from shipping company owner Wan Mohd Fauzi Wan Kamaruddin at a restaurant in Jalan Yahya Awal at about 10pm on Oct 2, 2020. He was accused of using his position to avoid taking action in the investigation of a vessel owned by the company, which was detained by Tanjung Sedili MMEA on Sept 17, 2020. Mohd Zulfadli was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to two years, a fine, or both upon conviction.
