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New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Local councillor charged with raping woman at laundrette
KOTA BARU: A local authority councillor was charged at the Sessions Court here today with raping a 29-year-old woman late last month. Muhammad Jaya Murugan Abdullah, 47, was charged before judge Zulkifli Abdullah under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code with rape, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and whipping, upon conviction. He is accused of raping the woman at a laundrette in Kuala Krai about 2pm on May 29. Deputy public prosecutor Kamarul Hasyime Rosli led the prosecution, while the accused was represented by lawyer Ariff Azami Hussein. Jaya pleaded not guilty to the charge. Kamarul proposed bail be set at RM30,000 with additional conditions, including a warning not to disturb the victim. Ariff requested that bail be set at RM15,000, citing his client's responsibilities as a leader in the Indian community and the fact that he has 12 children, including stepchildren. The court allowed bail at RM15,000 with two sureties and fixed July 15 for mention. The accused was also ordered to report to the nearest police station once every two months.
Malay Mail
19 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Kuala Krai council member pleads not guilty to rape in laundromat, court sets bail at RM15,000
KOTA BARU, June 15 — A Kuala Krai District Council member pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of raping a 29-year-old woman who was also his employee. The accused Muhammad Jaya Murugan Abdullah, 47, made the plea after the charge was read before Judge Zulkifli Abdullah. According to the charge, the alleged offence took place at a laundromat, Nikiysa 1909 Laundry, at PT 2430, Jalan KCP 2, Krai Central Park, at 2pm on May 29. He is charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum imprisonment of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction. Lawyer Ariff Azami Hussein, representing the accused, applied for bail on the grounds that his client has no prior criminal record, is a community leader within the local Indian population, and is active in business and social initiatives. 'The accused has 12 children, including two stepchildren, and is currently supporting 10 who are still in school. The proposed surety is his biological brother, who works as a plantation manager. Our client is also willing to report regularly to the police station,' the lawyer said. However, deputy public prosecutor Kamarul Hasyime Rosli objected to the bail application, citing the seriousness of the charge, and proposed a bail sum of RM30,000 along with additional conditions. The court allowed the accused a bail of RM15,000 with two local sureties, along with several conditions, including surrendering his passport, reporting to the police every two months, and being strictly prohibited from harassing the victim in any way. The court set July 15 for mention. — Bernama
The Sun
19 hours ago
- The Sun
Kuala Krai District Council member pleads not guilty to rape charge
KOTA BHARU: A Kuala Krai District Council member pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of raping a 29-year-old woman who was also his employee. The accused Muhammad Jaya Murugan Abdullah, 47, made the plea after the charge was read before Judge Zulkifli Abdullah. According to the charge, the alleged offence took place at a laundromat, Nikiysa 1909 Laundry, at PT 2430, Jalan KCP 2, Krai Central Park, at 2 pm on May 29. He is charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum imprisonment of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction. Lawyer Ariff Azami Hussein, representing the accused, applied for bail on the grounds that his client has no prior criminal record, is a community leader within the local Indian population, and is active in business and social initiatives. 'The accused has 12 children, including two stepchildren, and is currently supporting 10 who are still in school. The proposed surety is his biological brother, who works as a plantation manager. Our client is also willing to report regularly to the police station,' the lawyer said. However, deputy public prosecutor Kamarul Hasyime Rosli objected to the bail application, citing the seriousness of the charge, and proposed a bail sum of RM30,000 along with additional conditions. The court allowed the accused a bail of RM15,000 with two local sureties, along with several conditions, including surrendering his passport, reporting to the police every two months, and being strictly prohibited from harassing the victim in any way. The court set July 15 for mention.
The Star
19 hours ago
- The Star
Kuala Krai district councillor claims trial to rape charge
Muhammad Jaya Murugan being taken to court on June 15. – BERNAMApic KOTA BARU: A member of the Kuala Krai district council pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Sunday (June 15) to a charge of raping a 29-year-old woman who was also his employee. Muhammad Jaya Murugan Abdullah, 47, claimed trial after the charge was read to him before Sessions judge Zulkifli Abdullah. According to the charge, the alleged offence took place at a laundromat on Jalan KCP 2, Krai Central Park, at 2pm on May 29. He was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum imprisonment of 20 years and caning, if convicted. Lawyer Ariff Azami Hussein, representing the accused, applied for bail on the grounds that his client has no criminal record, is a community leader, and is active in business and social initiatives. "The accused has 12 children, including two stepchildren, and is supporting 10 who are still in school. "The proposed surety is his brother, who works as a plantation manager. Our client is also willing to report regularly to the police station,' the lawyer said. However, DPP Kamarul Hasyime Rosli objected to the bail application, citing the seriousness of the charge, and proposed a sum of RM30,000 with additional conditions. The court then set bail at RM15,000 with two local sureties and imposed additional conditions. The accused was ordered to surrender his passport to the court and report to police every two months pending disposal of the case, and was strictly prohibited from harassing the alleged victim in any way. The court also fixed July 15 for mention. – Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
19 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Local councillor claims trial to raping woman at laundromat
Municipal councillor Muhammad Jaya Murugan Abdullah pleaded not guilty to a rape charge at the Kota Bharu sessions court today. (File pic) PETALING JAYA : A local councillor has been charged with raping a 29-year-old woman at a laundromat in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, late last month. Muhammad Jaya Murugan Abdullah, 47, who is also a trader, pleaded not guilty before judge Zulkifli Abdullah at the Kota Bharu sessions court today, Berita Harian reported. He is accused of committing the offence at around 2pm on May 29. The charge, framed under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Kamarul Hasyime Rosli proposed bail at RM30,000 with conditions, including an order prohibiting contact with the victim. However, the accused's lawyer, Ariff Azami Hussein, asked for bail to be reduced to RM15,000, saying his client is a community leader and the guardian to 12 children, including stepchildren. The court set bail at RM15,000 with two sureties and ordered the accused to report to the nearest police station once every two months. The court fixed July 15 for case mention.
