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Malay Mail
26-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Johor Baru man in reckless driving case fined again for threatening press photographer
JOHOR BARU, June 26 — An unemployed man, who was yesterday fined in the magistrate's court here for causing mischief and dangerous driving, was fined again today in the same court after he pleaded guilty to criminal intimidation against a press cameraman who was covering his case. The accused, Muhammad Firdaus Abdullah, 50, was handed a RM3,000 fine. The court also ordered the accused to be jailed for four months if he fails to pay the fine. Earlier, the accused pleaded guilty after the charge was read out by a court interpreter before Magistrate Nabilah Nizam. According to the charge, Muhammad Firdaus was accused of criminal intimidation against a 61-year-old male cameraman with the intent to intimidate the victim. The act was committed at 9am in the Johor Baru court complex as the accused was being escorted by traffic policemen to face charges in separate cases involving mischief and dangerous driving. The case was framed under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation which provides for a jail sentence of up to two years or a fine or both, if convicted. Deputy Public Prosecutor, R. Nevina prosecuted, while the accused was not represented. In her argument, Nevina requested a proportionate sentence as a lesson to the accused since the complainant was only carrying out his duties as a press cameraman. In his appeal, the accused requested a reduction of the sentence on the grounds that he was unemployed and had to support his wife and seven children. The court then imposed a fine of RM3,000 or four months in prison in lieu of the fine. Yesterday several press personnel from TV3, Berita Harian and Oriental Daily had filed police reports at the Johor Baru South district police headquarters after being threatened while covering the accused's case in court. Johor Baru South police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat in a statement said the suspect was arrested in the morning in the Bandar Baru Uda area here. He added that police would not compromise on any form of intimidation or threats made against media practitioners who were only carrying out their duties. 'This is to ensure that the safety and freedom of the media continues to be protected in line with their role in conveying information to the public,' he said.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- The Sun
Unemployed man fined RM3,000 for threatening cameraman in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU: A 50-year-old unemployed man, Muhammad Firdaus Abdullah, was fined RM3,000 by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to threatening a TV3 cameraman. The incident occurred yesterday at the Johor Bahru Court compound. Magistrate Nabilah Nizam imposed the fine, with an alternative of four months' imprisonment if unpaid. The charge falls under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation. The case involved Muhammad Firdaus making threatening remarks towards the cameraman, who was covering a street gang case alongside three other media photographers. The incident took place around 9 am yesterday. Deputy public prosecutor R. Nevina represented the prosecution, while Muhammad Firdaus did not have legal representation.
Malay Mail
25-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Man fined for deliberate crash, reckless driving in viral Johor Hilux incident
JOHOR BARU, June 25 — A 50-year-old unemployed man was fined RM13,000 after pleading guilty in two Magistrates' Courts here today to charges of deliberately ramming a Toyota Hilux into a Perodua Axia and driving dangerously last Sunday. The accused, Muhammad Firdaus Abdullah, was fined after admitting to the charges read out by the court interpreter before Magistrates Atifah Hazimah Wahab and Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid. The court also ordered him to serve 18 months in prison if he fails to pay the fine and endorsed his driving licence. Before Magistrate Atifah Hazimah, Muhammad Firdaus was charged under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief causing damage. The charge carries a maximum prison sentence of five years, a fine, or both, upon conviction. He was accused of ramming a Toyota Hilux into a black Perodua Axia owned by a 63-year-old man, resulting in damages amounting to RM15,300. In a separate hearing before Magistrate Nur Fatin, he was charged under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless and inconsiderate driving, which carries a fine of up to RM10,000 and a maximum jail term of 12 months, along with mandatory endorsement of the driving licence. The offences were committed at Susur 6, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, at 3.10pm last Sunday. The accused, in tears, expressed remorse and promised not to repeat his actions, pleading for leniency as he is unemployed and supports a wife and seven children. Deputy public prosecutors Nik Noratini Nik Azman and Amirah Tasnim Saleh urged for a proportionate sentence, citing the losses suffered by the victim and the public interest generated by the case. For the mischief charge, Muhammad Firdaus was fined RM7,500 or 12 months in prison, while the dangerous driving charge resulted in a RM5,500 fine or six months in prison. His driving licence was also endorsed. According to the facts of the case, the victim lodged a police report claiming the accused had intentionally damaged his Perodua Axia by ramming into the rear once and the front twice before fleeing. Police arrested Muhammad Firdaus at Jalan Langkasuka in Larkin at 6.30pm yesterday, acting on information and a viral dashcam video showing the deliberate act. The widely circulated footage captured the accused's actions, sparking public outrage.
The Star
25-06-2025
- The Star
Man fined RM5,500 for reckless driving incident in JB
JOHOR BARU: A 50-year-old man has been fined RM5,500 by the Magistrate's Court for driving a 4x4 pick-up recklessly and causing damage to another vehicle. Muhammad Firdaus Abdullah was found guilty of driving negligently along Jalan Susur 6, Jalan Tun Razak on June 22. According to the charge sheet, he drove without due care and full attention, thereby endangering other road users. In a video that has gone viral, he was seen repeatedly reversing his vehicle into another car before driving away from the scene. He was charged under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a maximum jail term of 12 months and a fine between RM5,000 and RM10,000 upon conviction. Muhammad Firdaus pleaded guilty when the charge was read to him in court but repeatedly interrupted the proceedings in an attempt to explain what caused the conflict. In mitigation, he appealed for a minimal penalty, stating that he is currently unemployed and caring for his wife and seven school-going children. Magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid fined him RM5,500, in default of six months' imprisonment, and ordered his driving licence to be endorsed. Deputy public prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh led the prosecution.
Malay Mail
12-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Police record bus owner's statement over fatal UPSI crash on JRTB highway
IPOH, June 12 — The owner of the bus involved in the crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students along the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, last Monday, has given a statement to the police. Acting Gerik district police chief DSP Muhammad Firdaus Abdullah said the bus company owner turned up at the Gerik district police headquarters at 10.30 pm yesterday. 'The bus owner spent about an hour and a half giving a statement regarding the accident,' he told Bernama today. Yesterday, Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said that so far, statements have been recorded from 18 witnesses, including several UPSI students involved in the crash. The 15 UPSI students were killed when their chartered bus, travelling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned in a collision with a Perodua Alza. The crash also injured 33 others, including the bus driver and attendant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the Perodua Alza. — Bernama
