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New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Sergeant, corporal claim trial to extortion charge
GEORGE TOWN: Two policemen — a sergeant and a corporal — were charged in the magistrate's court here today with extorting an aide to a state executive councillor two months ago. Shahrizal Ali, 46, and Fadzli Jamaludin, 34, pleaded not guilty to the charge, which was read jointly before magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi. They are accused of committing extortion by intentionally instilling fear in Mandy Leow Zhia Hooi, 31, namely the fear of being arrested under Section 45A(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. They allegedly used this fear to dishonestly induce her to surrender her property, namely RM1,000 in cash. The offence is alleged to have taken place by the roadside along Jalan Anson, in front of the Penang Buddhist Association, at 2.25am on March 14. The charge falls under Section 384 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34, which provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine, whipping, or any two of these punishments, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Danial Amir Saad proposed bail of RM6,000 for each accused and requested that the court impose additional conditions to prevent them from disturbing the victim or prosecution witnesses. Defence counsel K. Mahendran appealed for a lower bail amount, citing financial constraints. He told the court that Shahrizal earns RM4,000 per month and supports six children, while Fadzli earns RM2,000 and has three children. Both officers are currently serving at the Northeast District Police Headquarters. "Since their release on police bail, my clients have complied fully with all conditions. They voluntarily presented themselves in court today to face the charge," Mahendran said. Nadratun set bail at RM5,000 with one surety for each accused and ordered that they refrain from contacting or disturbing the victim and prosecution witnesses. The case has been fixed for mention on June 24 for the submission of documents.
The Star
27-05-2025
- The Star
Two Penang cops claim trial to charge of extorting special officer to state exco rep
Sjn Shahrizal Ali,46 (left) and Kpl Fadzli Jamaludin,34 , were jointly charged of extorting a special officer to a state executive councillor. GEORGE TOWN: Two policemen claimed trial at a Magistrate's Court here for allegedly extorting RM1,000 from a special officer to a state executive councilor in March this year. Sgt Shahrizal Ali,46 and Kpl Fadzli Jamaludin,34, were jointly charged on Tuesday (May 27) with deliberately extorting Mandy Leow Zhia Hooi with the threat of arrest, inducing her to hand over RM1,000 to them. The offence was allegedly committed at the road side of Jalan Anson, in front of Penang Buddhist Association, at 2.25am on March 14. They accused who were attached with George Town police headquarters were charged under Section 384 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum prison term of 10 years, with fines, whipping or any combination of the above if convicted. Both pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to them in front of Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi. Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Danial Amir Saad offered bail at RM6, 000 in one surety for each accused. Lawyer K. Mahendran, representing both accused, asked for lower bail during mitigation, stating that his clients were already on police bail from April 24 and had voluntarily attended court, demonstrating their full cooperation in the case. He said both of the accused have dependents to care for - Shahrizal has four children, while Fadzli has three. Nadratun fixed bail at RM5,000 in one surety for each accused. The court also fixed June 24 for mention.
The Star
13-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Buddha's light shines on all
Seeking blessings: Mohanasunthari (right) and her mother taking part in the bathing of the Buddha statue at the Penang Buddhist Association. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star GEORGE TOWN: Chemist P. Mohanasunthari, 30, and her mother Choong Pei Sze, 48, were all smiles as they carried lotus-shaped candles and a bunch of flowers at the Penang Buddhist Association in Anson Road here on Wesak Day. Although raised as a Hindu, Mohanasunthari said her mother is 'Chindian' (an informal term for individuals of mixed Chinese and Indian parentage) and was exposed to Buddhism in her youth. 'We have an altar at home with a Buddha statue. We lit a candle and offered food before coming here to pray,' she said yesterday. For her family, celebrating Wesak Day at a temple is a long-standing tradition. 'We are vegetarians on this day and bring flowers and candles. We will light joss sticks and take part in the bathing of the Buddha statue,' she added. Coming from a mixed-race family means that Mohanasunthari observes several festivities. 'We celebrate Chinese New Year and even the Qing Ming Festival. We visit my grandfather's grave every year to pay our respects,' she said. Another multi-faith family who celebrated Wesak Day was businessman G. Yuvaraj, 47. 'I'm Hindu and my wife is a Christian but we respect each other's religion. 'I have two daughters and we raised them to venerate all gods and enjoy the different celebrations. 'We are here to light joss sticks, candles and offer prayers of thanks for the year,' he said. Yuvaraj said it is important to teach children about other cultures and beliefs. First-time parent Alex Tan, 25, was seen cradling his eight-month-old son Austin as he took part in bathing the Buddha statue. 'This is my first time here as I just relocated from Kedah. 'I brought my son as it is his first Wesak Day,' he said. Tan, a nurse, said that as a Buddhist, Wesak Day is his family's main celebration. 'We come to pay homage and give thanks for Buddha's teachings. 'It is nice to see people from other cultural backgrounds taking part as well. 'It is all about celebrating wholesomeness,' he said. Celebrating their centennial anniversary, the Penang Buddhist Association saw hundreds of devotees taking turns to bathe the Buddha statues and pray. Its president Chan Seong Lok said Wesak Day is a time of deep reflection, reverence and gratitude . 'As we celebrate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha, it's a time when we unite as a community to renew our commitment to the teachings of Buddha,' he said.
