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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Judge halves celeb preacher PU Azman's sentence in sexual assault case involving teen victim
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The High Court today allowed former celebrity preacher PU Azman's appeal to serve a concurrent 12-year prison sentence instead of 24 years for two counts of physical sexual assault on a teenage boy. Judge Datuk Seri Shamsulbahri Ibrahim made the decision after reviewing all arguments presented by both the defence and the prosecution, according to Kosmo. However, the court upheld the two strokes of the cane imposed on PU Azman, whose real name is Azman Syah Alias, 44. The judge said the sentences should run concurrently as the case involved the same trial process, witnesses, and context, despite two separate incidents. Under the charges, PU Azman was accused of committing the offence against a 17-year-old victim at a homestay in Kampung Sungai Udang at around 12.15am and 1am on 20 February and 29 June 2022. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a maximum jail term of 20 years and whipping. His lawyer, Fahmi Adilah, argued that the Sessions Court had wrongly imposed separate 12-year sentences, amounting to 24 years, despite both charges being part of one case involving the same victim and witnesses. Deputy Public Prosecutor Tengku Najiha Tengku Zahari opposed the appeal, saying there was no continuity in the offences and the public interest in a strong sentence outweighed the impact on the offender.
Malay Mail
19-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Judge halves celeb preacher PU Azman's sentence in sexual assault case involving teen victim
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The High Court today allowed former celebrity preacher PU Azman's appeal to serve a concurrent 12-year prison sentence instead of 24 years for two counts of physical sexual assault on a teenage boy. Judge Datuk Seri Shamsulbahri Ibrahim made the decision after reviewing all arguments presented by both the defence and the prosecution, according to Kosmo. However, the court upheld the two strokes of the cane imposed on PU Azman, whose real name is Azman Syah Alias, 44. The judge said the sentences should run concurrently as the case involved the same trial process, witnesses, and context, despite two separate incidents. Under the charges, PU Azman was accused of committing the offence against a 17-year-old victim at a homestay in Kampung Sungai Udang at around 12.15am and 1am on 20 February and 29 June 2022. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a maximum jail term of 20 years and whipping. His lawyer, Fahmi Adilah, argued that the Sessions Court had wrongly imposed separate 12-year sentences, amounting to 24 years, despite both charges being part of one case involving the same victim and witnesses. Deputy Public Prosecutor Tengku Najiha Tengku Zahari opposed the appeal, saying there was no continuity in the offences and the public interest in a strong sentence outweighed the impact on the offender.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Ex-celebrity preacher's jail term cut to 12 years on appeal
PETALING JAYA: The Shah Alam High Court has reduced former celebrity preacher Azman Syah Alias's jail term from 24 to 12 years after ruling that his sentences should be served concurrently rather than consecutively, Kosmo reports. High Court Judge Shamsulbahri Ibrahim delivered this decision after considering written and oral arguments from both defense and prosecution teams. The court maintained the punishment of two strokes of the rotan. 'Since the two counts of physical sexual assault involved identical witnesses and are components of the same case, I find it appropriate for the sentences to run concurrently,' Shamsulbahri was quoted as saying. READ MORE: Celebrity preacher found guilty for sexual assaulting teenager, gets 24 years jail, rotan Defense counsel Fahmi Adilah argued that both charges originated from the same case with the same victim and witnesses. He claimed the sessions court had failed to consider Section 102 of the Subordinate Courts Act, which places a 20-year cap on total sentencing. Fahmi contended that High Court intervention was warranted as the trial proceeded without delays under a single case number. Meanwhile, deputy public prosecutor Tengku Najiha Zahari countered that the sessions court's original ruling was reasonable and not excessive. She maintained there was no continuity of action in the case, and although the trial consolidated witnesses, this didn't justify concurrent sentencing. She urged the court to prioritize public interest, noting that Azman's position as a religious figure and the victim's young age called for strict punishment. READ MORE: PU Azman jailed seven years, two whipping for physical sexual assault Previously, the sessions court had sentenced 44-year-old Azman to 12 years imprisonment and one stroke of the rotan for each offense, with prison terms to be served consecutively. Azman popularly known as PU Azman faced charges of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a homestay in Kampung Sungai Udang, Klang on February 20 and June 29, 2022. The charges were brought under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment up to 20 years and caning upon conviction. ALSO READ: PU Azman sentenced to six years prison, caning for additional sexual assault conviction
