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New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Driver of Axia wedged between lorries after going against traffic charged
JOHOR BARU: A man, whose vehicle was wedged between two lorries after driving against the traffic, was charged with reckless driving in the magistrates' court yesterday. S. Thaanesh, 26, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read before magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid, Buletin Utama reported. According to the charge sheet, the man, as the driver of a car, was accused of reckless driving against the flow of traffic at Km4, Jalan Gelang Patah–Ulu Choh here, at around 9am on May 9. He was charged under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Amendment 2020), which carries a maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment and a fine of up to RM15,000 for a first conviction. If found guilty, the accused may also face disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for a minimum of five years, endorsement of the licence by the court, and cancellation of a probationary licence, if applicable. Deputy public prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh offered bail at RM15,000 with one surety and proposed three additional conditions. The accused must report to the nearest police station once a month, surrender his passport to the court, and have his driving licence suspended until the case is resolved. Defence lawyer V. S. Selvanteran, representing the accused, requested a lower bail amount as his client runs a small business and supports his mother, who is a single parent. The court then granted bail of RM6,000 with one surety and imposed the three additional conditions requested by the prosecution. The case has been fixed for mention on June 20 for document submission.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Deadly crash on Second Link: Maserati driver claims trial, court suspends licence and imposes monthly check-ins
JOHOR BARU, May 15 — A 27-year-old Singaporean Maserati driver claimed trial in the Magistrate's Court here today to a charge of causing the death of a motorcyclist along the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Highway last week. The accused, Muhammad Irshad Abdul Hameed, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid. According to the charge sheet, the accused, who is a Singapore civil servant, drove the Maserati in a manner that was dangerous to other road users, causing the death of A Vasanthraj, 32. The accused was charged with committing the act at 6.40pm at Kilometre 0.6 of the Second Link Highway here on May 9. The case was carried out under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, which provides for a prison sentence of not more than 10 years and a fine of not more than RM50,000. Those found guilty could also be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving license for a period of not less than five years from the date of conviction, in addition to the driving license being endorsed by the court. The case was persecuted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh, while the accused was represented by counsels Baharudin Baharim and Zarina Ismail Tom. The prosecution proposed a bail amount of RM20,000 with two local guarantors. This came with additional conditions: the accused must report to the nearest police station once a month and surrender his passport to the court. However, Baharudin requested a reasonable bail amount for his client, who is caring for a mother with cancer and has a younger brother still in school. The defence lawyer also requested an exemption from surrendering his Singapore passport to the court, as the accused needs it to carry out his duties as a civil servant in the republic. Zarina added that her client has no criminal record, is not a flight risk, and is willing to cooperate by reporting to a police station here every month. The court then set bail for the accused at RM12,000 with two local sureties. In addition, the accused will have to report to the nearest police station here once a month and have his driving license suspended. The court also set June 10 for mention and submission of documents.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Singaporean Maserati driver charged with dangerous driving causing death
JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean man who drove a Maserati pleaded not guilty in the magistrate's court here today to a charge of causing the death of a road user on the Second Link Highway last week. Muhammad Irshad Abdul Hameed, 27, a civil servant in the republic, claimed trial after the charge was read to him by the court interpreter before Magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid. He was accused of driving a Maserati in a dangerous manner, resulting in the death of 32-year-old A. Vasanthraj at KM0.6 of the Second Link Highway at about 6.40pm on May 9. The offence falls under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to RM50,000 upon conviction. The court may also order the suspension of the accused's driving licence for no less than five years from the date of conviction, in addition to endorsement of the licence. Deputy public prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh prosecuted, while the accused was represented by lawyers Baharudin Baharim and Zarina Ismail Tom. The court set bail at RM12,000 with two local sureties. The accused was also ordered to report to the nearest police station once a month, and his driving licence was suspended. The case has been fixed for mention and document submission on June 10.
The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
Singaporean civil servant charged in Johor with motorcyclist's death
JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean civil servant was charged in the Magistrate's Court today with allegedly causing a motorcyclist's death on the Second Link Expressway last Friday. The accused, Muhammad Irsyad Abdul Hameed, 27, pleaded not guilty after the amended charge was read before Magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid. According to the charge sheet, Muhammad Irsyad allegedly drove a Maserati dangerously on a public road, resulting in the death of 32-year-old A. Vasanthraj. The offence allegedly occurred at Kilometre -0.6 of the Second Link Expressway, Johor Bahru, Johor, around 6.40pm on 9 May. The charge was brought under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and is punishable under the same section. This provision carries a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment and a fine not exceeding RM50,000 if convicted. Deputy Public Prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh prosecuted the case, while lawyers Baharudin Bahrim and Zarina Ismail Tom represented the accused. In mitigation, the defence requested the return of his passport, citing that he is a government official who might lose his job, and he would cooperate with the investigation. However, the court set bail at RM12,000 with two local sureties and directed the accused to report to the nearest police station once a month. The accused's driving licence will be suspended until the case is concluded. The next hearing is set for June 10.
