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The Star
08-05-2025
- The Star
Cop charged over fatal shooting
KUCHING: A Bukit Aman traffic policeman, who allegedly shot a colleague to death in a car, has been charged with murder. L/Kpl Genesis Nitchell David Reddy (pic), 30, is charged with fatally shooting Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, in a car in Jalan Stephen Yong here on April 26. He nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. However, no plea was recorded, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The accused will normally be charged later in the High Court, where his plea will be taken, when all legal papers for the trial are ready. Genesis is facing a charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides the death penalty or imprisonment for between 30 and 40 years and at least 12 strokes of the cane, Bernama reported. The court set June 10 for mention. Last month, the accused, together with five other men, was remanded in connection with the case. Three suspects, aged 25 to 39, were reportedly held for seven days, while the other three, aged 29 to 45, were remanded for four days. The victim reportedly died from a gunshot wound to the head and it is believed that the police had seized a pistol with 10 bullets.
The Star
07-05-2025
- The Star
Traffic policeman charged with murder
KUCHING: A Bukit Aman traffic policeman with the rank of Lance Corporal was charged in the Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (May 7) here with murder. Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, 30, is charged with fatally shooting Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, in a car in Jalan Stephen Yong here on April 26. He nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali, but no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Genesis, represented by lawyers Russell Lim dan Brandon Ting, from the National Legal Aid Foundation, was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides the death penalty or imprisonment for not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years and not less than 12 strokes of the cane if convicted. The court set June 10 for mention. - Bernama
The Sun
07-05-2025
- The Sun
Traffic policeman charged with murder
KUCHING: A Bukit Aman traffic policeman with the rank of Lance Corporal was charged in the Magistrate's Court today here with murder. Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, 30, is charged with fatally shooting Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, in a car in Jalan Stephen Yong, here on April 26. He nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali, but no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Genesis, represented by lawyers Russell Lim dan Brandon Ting, from the National Legal Aid Foundation, was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides the death penalty or imprisonment for not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years and not less than 12 strokes of the cane if convicted. The court set June 10 for mention.
Borneo Post
27-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Traffic cop among six remanded over fatal Jalan Stephen Yong shooting
The six suspects are being escorted to the courtroom for remand proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex today. — Photo by Kentigern Minggu KUCHING (April 27): Six men, including a traffic police officer from Bukit Aman, have been remanded to assist in investigations into the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man along Jalan Stephen Yong here yesterday. Three suspects, aged 25 to 39, will be held for seven days, while the other three, aged 29 to 45, have been remanded for four days. Senior Assistant Registrar Heng Yi Min approved the remand applications under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, with the orders taking effect from April 28, 2025. The suspects are represented by National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) lawyers Russell Lim and Zoe Chan. The case unfolded yesterday morning when two men arrived at the Batu Kawa police station around 5.30am, reporting that their friend had been shot while driving. Police later discovered the victim victim, identified as Muhammad Zaki Iderus, dead from a gunshot wound to the head. According to Padawan District Police Chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, police arrested the suspects at various locations between 4pm and 5.30pm on the same day – just hours after the case was reported. Alongside the arrests, the police also seized a a pistol with 10 bullets. 'Initial investigations found that this group was involved in the shooting incident, and the motive is still under investigation. 'The case was successfully resolved in less than 12 hours, and all suspects will be remanded to facilitate investigation,' said Mohd Irwan in a statement yesterday. Those who have information related to the incident are urged to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting ASP Sylvarius Gopog at 013-863 7241. fatal shooting jalan stephen yong lead Muhammad Zaki Iderus remand suspects
