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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Ex-MMEA director jailed 20 months for accepting RM10,000 bribe
JOHOR BARU: A former Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director was today sentenced to 20 months in prison by the Sessions Court here for accepting a RM10,000 bribe five years ago. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail found Mohd Zulfadli Nayan, 44, guilty after ruling that the prosecution had succeeded in proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt at the end of the defence stage. "After hearing and considering all the evidence, the court is of the view that the accused has failed to raise a reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case. "The court therefore finds the accused guilty and convicts him of the charge," he said, ordering Mohd Zulfadli to begin serving his sentence today. Lawyer Mohd Fazaly Ali Mohd Ghazaly, representing Mohd Zulfadli, formerly Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone MMEA director, requested for a stay of the execution of the jail sentence, but it was dismissed. Earlier, during mitigation, the lawyer requested the court to impose a fine on his client, who has four children aged three to 11 to support. He said Mohd Zulfadli was suspended from work as senior assistant director of the International Relations and Coordination Branch at the MMEA Headquarters on May 23, 2021, and had since been working as an e-hailing driver and taking an electrical wiring job, earning between RM2,000 and RM3,000 a month. "He also suffers from gout, serious migraines and gastritis for which he has to take his medication regularly," said the lawyer. Deputy public prosecutor Zander Lim Wai Keong, from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), prosecuted. On May 23, 2021, Mohd Zulfadli claimed trial on a charge of accepting a cash bribe of RM10,000 from a shipping company owner, Wan Mohd Fauzi Wan Kamaruddin, at a restaurant in Jalan Yahya Awal here at 10 pm on Oct 2, 2020. He was alleged to have used his position at the time to refrain from taking action in an investigation involving the vessel MT 'Singa Gangsa', owned by Alamgala Resources Sdn Bhd. The ship was detained by 'KM Mulia' of the MMEA's Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone on Sept 17, 2020. He was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail sentence of up to two years, a fine or both upon conviction.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
In Johor, ex-MMEA director gets 20 months' jail for RM10,000 bribery over ship probe
JOHOR BARU, May 30 — A former Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director was today sentenced to 20 months in prison by the Sessions Court here for accepting a bribe of RM10,000 five years ago. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail ruled Mohd Zulfadli Nayan, 44, guilty after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case. 'After hearing and considering all the evidence, the court opines that the accused failed to raise a reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case. The court ruled that the accused is found guilty and convicted of the charge,' he said and ordered Mohd Zulfadli to serve the sentence from today. Lawyer Mohd Fazaly Ali Mohd Ghazaly, representing Mohd Zulfadli, formerly Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone MMEA director, requested for stay of the execution of the jail sentence, but it was dismissed. Earlier, during mitigation, the lawyer requested the court to impose a fine on his client, who has four children aged three to 11 to support. He said Mohd Zulfadli was suspended from work as senior assistant director of the International Relations and Coordination Branch at the MMEA Headquarters on May 23, 2021, and had since been working as an e-hailing driver and taking an electrical wiring job, earning between RM2,000 and RM3,000 a month. 'He also suffers from gout, serious migraines and gastritis for which he has to take his medication regularly,' said the lawyer. Deputy Public Prosecutor Zander Lim Wai Keong, from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), appeared for the prosecution. On May 23, 2021, Mohd Zulfadli claimed trial on a charge of accepting a cash bribe of RM10,000 from a shipping company owner, Wan Mohd Fauzi Wan Kamaruddin, at a restaurant in Jalan Yahya Awal here at 10pm on October 2, 2020. He was alleged to have used his position at the time to refrain from taking action in an investigation involving the vessel MT 'Singa Gangsa', owned by Alamgala Resources Sdn Bhd. The ship was detained by 'KM Mulia' of the MMEA's Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone on September 17, 2020. He was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail sentence of up to two years, a fine or both upon conviction. On December 18 last year, Judge Ahmad Kamal Arifin ordered him to enter his defence after finding the prosecution had established a prima facie case against him. — Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Former MMEA director jailed 20 months for bribery
JOHOR BAHRU: A former Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director was today sentenced to 20 months in prison by the Sessions Court here for accepting a bribe of RM10,000 five years ago. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail ruled Mohd Zulfadli Nayan, 44, guilty after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case. 'After hearing and considering all the evidence, the court opines that the accused failed to raise a reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case. The court ruled that the accused is found guilty and convicted of the charge,' he said and ordered Mohd Zulfadli to serve the sentence from today. Lawyer Mohd Fazaly Ali Mohd Ghazaly, representing Mohd Zulfadli, formerly Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone MMEA director, requested for stay of the execution of the jail sentence, but it was dismissed. Earlier, during mitigation, the lawyer requested the court to impose a fine on his client, who has four children aged three to 11 to support. He said Mohd Zulfadli was suspended from work as senior assistant director of the International Relations and Coordination Branch at the MMEA Headquarters on May 23, 2021, and had since been working as an e-hailing driver and taking an electrical wiring job, earning between RM2,000 and RM3,000 a month. 'He also suffers from gout, serious migraines and gastritis for which he has to take his medication regularly,' said the lawyer. Deputy Public Prosecutor Zander Lim Wai Keong, from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), appeared for the prosecution. On May 23, 2021, Mohd Zulfadli claimed trial on a charge of accepting a cash bribe of RM10,000 from a shipping company owner, Wan Mohd Fauzi Wan Kamaruddin, at a restaurant in Jalan Yahya Awal here at 10 pm on Oct 2, 2020. He was alleged to have used his position at the time to refrain from taking action in an investigation involving the vessel MT 'Singa Gangsa', owned by Alamgala Resources Sdn Bhd. The ship was detained by 'KM Mulia' of the MMEA's Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone on Sept 17, 2020. He was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail sentence of up to two years, a fine or both upon conviction. On December 18 last year, Judge Ahmad Kamal Arifin ordered him to enter his defence after finding the prosecution had established a prima facie case against him.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Former MMEA Director Jailed 20 Months For Bribery
JOHOR BAHRU, May 30 (Bernama) -- A former Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director was today sentenced to 20 months in prison by the Sessions Court here for accepting a bribe of RM10,000 five years ago. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail ruled Mohd Zulfadli Nayan, 44, guilty after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case. "After hearing and considering all the evidence, the court opines that the accused failed to raise a reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case. The court ruled that the accused is found guilty and convicted of the charge,' he said and ordered Mohd Zulfadli to serve the sentence from today. Lawyer Mohd Fazaly Ali Mohd Ghazaly, representing Mohd Zulfadli, formerly Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone MMEA director, requested for stay of the execution of the jail sentence, but it was dismissed. Earlier, during mitigation, the lawyer requested the court to impose a fine on his client, who has four children aged three to 11 to support. He said Mohd Zulfadli was suspended from work as senior assistant director of the International Relations and Coordination Branch at the MMEA Headquarters on May 23, 2021, and had since been working as an e-hailing driver and taking an electrical wiring job, earning between RM2,000 and RM3,000 a month. "He also suffers from gout, serious migraines and gastritis for which he has to take his medication regularly," said the lawyer. Deputy Public Prosecutor Zander Lim Wai Keong, from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), appeared for the prosecution. On May 23, 2021, Mohd Zulfadli claimed trial on a charge of accepting a cash bribe of RM10,000 from a shipping company owner, Wan Mohd Fauzi Wan Kamaruddin, at a restaurant in Jalan Yahya Awal here at 10 pm on Oct 2, 2020.
The Star
3 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.
