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The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
Justice served in Kevin Morais murder case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Judicial and Legal Service Officers' Association (JALSOA) has described the Federal Court's ruling to uphold the convictions and sentences of those responsible for the murder of Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais as a great relief and a testament to justice being served. In a statement today, the association said the ruling was significant not only for the late Morais and his family but also for all members of the judiciary and legal fraternity who uphold the rule of law without compromise. 'This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by legal officers, particularly deputy public prosecutors, in discharging their duties to uphold truth and justice despite constant risks and threats. 'Despite concerns over the recurrence of such incidents, legal officers in the judicial and legal services will remain firm and resolute in their commitment to uphold the supremacy of the Federal Constitution and the rule of law,' the statement said. JALSOA also conveyed its appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation, as well as to the team of deputy public prosecutors from the Attorney General's Chambers for their professionalism, diligence and courage at every stage of the proceedings. 'To the late Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, though our acquaintance was brief, your contributions and spirit live on in our memories and in the principles we uphold. Justice has been served and your legacy remains,' it said. Yesterday, the Federal Court upheld the death sentence imposed on a former pathologist for the murder of Morais in 2015. A three-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31 and S. Ravi Chandran, 53. However, both Nimalan and Ravi Chandran were spared the gallows after the court commuted the death sentences imposed on them by the High Court to life imprisonment. Nimalan was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane, while Ravi Chandran was sentenced to 40 years in jail. The court did not impose whipping on Ravi Chandran, as he is above 50 years of age. Justice Tengku Maimun said Kunaseegaran's death sentence remained as he had withdrawn his appeal against the sentence. Meanwhile, the panel, also comprising Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, discharged and acquitted the other three individuals, namely R. Dinishwaran, 32, A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 31, and M. Vishwanath, 34, for the murder. Morais, who was reported missing on Sept 4, 2015, was last seen leaving his apartment at Menara Duta, Kuala Lumpur, in a Proton Perdana. His body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16 the same year.
Malaysian Reserve
02-07-2025
- Malaysian Reserve
JALSOA: Justice prevailed in Kevin Morais case
KUALA LUMPUR — The Judicial and Legal Service Officers' Association (JALSOA) has described the Federal Court's ruling to uphold the convictions and sentences of those responsible for the murder of Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais (picture) as a great relief and a testament to justice being served. In a statement today, the association said the ruling was significant not only for the late Morais and his family but also for all members of the judiciary and legal fraternity who uphold the rule of law without compromise. 'This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by legal officers, particularly deputy public prosecutors, in discharging their duties to uphold truth and justice despite constant risks and threats. 'Despite concerns over the recurrence of such incidents, legal officers in the judicial and legal services will remain firm and resolute in their commitment to uphold the supremacy of the Federal Constitution and the rule of law,' the statement said. JALSOA also conveyed its appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation, as well as to the team of deputy public prosecutors from the Attorney General's Chambers for their professionalism, diligence and courage at every stage of the proceedings. 'To the late Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, though our acquaintance was brief, your contributions and spirit live on in our memories and in the principles we uphold. Justice has been served and your legacy remains,' it said. Yesterday, the Federal Court upheld the death sentence imposed on a former pathologist for the murder of Morais in 2015. A three-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31 and S. Ravi Chandran, 53. However, both Nimalan and Ravi Chandran were spared the gallows after the court commuted the death sentences imposed on them by the High Court to life imprisonment. Nimalan was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane, while Ravi Chandran was sentenced to 40 years in jail. The court did not impose whipping on Ravi Chandran, as he is above 50 years of age. Justice Tengku Maimun said Kunaseegaran's death sentence remained as he had withdrawn his appeal against the sentence. Meanwhile, the panel, also comprising Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, discharged and acquitted the other three individuals, namely R. Dinishwaran, 32, A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 31, and M. Vishwanath, 34, for the murder. Morais, who was reported missing on Sept 4, 2015, was last seen leaving his apartment at Menara Duta, Kuala Lumpur, in a Proton Perdana. His body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16 the same year. — BERNAMA
Sinar Daily
01-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Federal Court upholds ex-pathologist colonel's death sentence for murder of Kevin Morais
A three-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31 and S. Ravi Chandran, 53. 01 Jul 2025 02:08pm DPP Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16, 2015. PUTRAJAYA - The Federal Court today upheld the death sentence imposed on a former pathologist colonel for the murder of Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais in 2015. A three-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31 and S. Ravi Chandran, 53. However, both Nimalan and Ravi Chandran were spared the gallows after the court commuted the death sentences imposed on them by the High Court to life imprisonment. Nimalan was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane, while Ravi Chandran was sentenced to 40 years in jail. The court did not impose whipping on Ravi Chandran as he is above 50 years of age. Justice Tengku Maimun said Kunaseegaran's death sentence remained as he had withdrawn his appeal against the sentence. The accused in the murder case of the late DPP Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais was brought to the location where the victim's car was found, near Kampung Sungai Samak, Hutan Melintang on Nov 16, 2016. - BERNAMA FILE PIX Meanwhile, the panel, also comprising Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, discharged and acquitted the other three individuals, namely R. Dinishwaran, 32, A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 31, and M. Vishwanath, 34, for the murder. On July 10, 2020, the six men were sentenced to death after they were found guilty of killing Morais, 55, somewhere along Jalan Dutamas Raya Sentul and No. 1, Jalan USJ 1/6D, Subang Jaya, between 7 am and 8 pm on Sept 4, 2015. The Court of Appeal dismissed their appeals on March 14 last year. Morais, who was reported missing on Sept 4, 2015, was last seen leaving his apartment at Menara Duta, Kuala Lumpur, in a Proton Perdana. His body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16 the same year. - BERNAMA
Borneo Post
01-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Federal Court upholds ex-pathologist colonel's death sentence for Kevin Morais' murder
The Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, which houses the nation's judicial department, as well as the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. — Bernama file photo PUTRAJAYA (July 1): The Federal Court today upheld the death sentence imposed on a former pathologist colonel for the murder of Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais in 2015. A three-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31 and S. Ravi Chandran, 53. However, both Nimalan and Ravi Chandran were spared the gallows after the court commuted the death sentences imposed on them by the High Court to life imprisonment. Nimalan was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane, while Ravi Chandran was sentenced to 40 years in jail. The court did not impose whipping on Ravi Chandran as he is above 50 years of age. Justice Tengku Maimun said Kunaseegaran's death sentence remained as he had withdrawn his appeal against the sentence. Meanwhile, the panel, also comprising Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, discharged and acquitted the other three individuals, namely R. Dinishwaran, 32, A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 31, and M. Vishwanath, 34, for the murder. On July 10, 2020, the six men were sentenced to death after they were found guilty of killing Morais, 55, somewhere along Jalan Dutamas Raya Sentul and No. 1, Jalan USJ 1/6D, Subang Jaya, between 7 am and 8 pm on Sept 4, 2015. The Court of Appeal dismissed their appeals on March 14 last year. Morais, who was reported missing on Sept 4, 2015, was last seen leaving his apartment at Menara Duta, Kuala Lumpur, in a Proton Perdana. His body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16 the same year. decision federal court Final Appeals Kevin Morais murder Six men
The Sun
01-07-2025
- The Sun
Federal Court upholds ex-pathologist's death sentence for Kevin Morais murder
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court today upheld the death sentence imposed on a former pathologist colonel for the murder of Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais in 2015. A three-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31 and S. Ravi Chandran, 53. However, both Nimalan and Ravi Chandran were spared the gallows after the court commuted the death sentences imposed on them by the High Court to life imprisonment. Nimalan was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane, while Ravi Chandran was sentenced to 40 years in jail. The court did not impose whipping on Ravi Chandran as he is above 50 years of age. Justice Tengku Maimun said Kunaseegaran's death sentence remained as he had withdrawn his appeal against the sentence. Meanwhile, the panel, also comprising Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, discharged and acquitted the other three individuals, namely R. Dinishwaran, 32, A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 31, and M. Vishwanath, 34, for the murder. On July 10, 2020, the six men were sentenced to death after they were found guilty of killing Morais, 55, somewhere along Jalan Dutamas Raya Sentul and No. 1, Jalan USJ 1/6D, Subang Jaya, between 7 am and 8 pm on Sept 4, 2015. The Court of Appeal dismissed their appeals on March 14 last year. Morais, who was reported missing on Sept 4, 2015, was last seen leaving his apartment at Menara Duta, Kuala Lumpur, in a Proton Perdana. His body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya, on Sept 16 the same year.
