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Free Malaysia Today
13 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Bangladeshi men charged with terrorism-related offences
Md Mamun Ali and Refat Bishat were charged in the Johor Bahru sessions court before judge Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail. (File pic) JOHOR BAHRU : Two Bangladeshi men were charged in the sessions court here today with terrorism-related offences. Md Mamun Ali, 31, was charged with providing support to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group through Facebook, using an account under the name of 'Sahifulla Islam', between July 28, 2023 and April 30, 2024. The charge, under Section 130J(1)(a) of the Penal Code, provides for a life sentence or imprisonment of up to 30 years, and the possibility of a fine, upon conviction. Meanwhile, Refat Bishat, 27, was charged with possessing a picture of the IS terrorist group flag on an Honor X6a mobile phone at about 4.30pm on July 10, 2025, at a house in Larkin Industrial Estate. The charge, under Section 130JB(1)(a) of the Penal Code, provides for imprisonment of up to seven years or a fine, and the forfeiture of the goods involved, upon conviction. The men were charged before judge Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail, who set Sept 12 for mention for the appointment of an interpreter. Deputy public prosecutors Maryam Jamielah Ab Manaff and Nur Ainaa Ridzwan appeared for the prosecution in the respective cases. The men meanwhile were unrepresented.
The Sun
17 hours ago
- The Sun
Two Bangladeshi men charged with terrorism offences in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU: Two Bangladeshi men were charged in the Sessions Court today for terrorism-related offences. Md Mamun Ali, 31, was accused of supporting the Islamic State (IS) group via Facebook under the account name Sahifulla Islam between July 2023 and April 2024. The charge under Section 130J(1)(a) of the Penal Code carries a potential life sentence or up to 30 years in prison, along with a possible fine. Refat Bishat, 27, faced charges for possessing an image of the IS flag on his mobile phone at a Larkin Industrial Estate residence on July 10, 2025. His charge under Section 130JB(1)(a) could result in up to seven years' imprisonment, a fine, and forfeiture of the device. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail scheduled the next mention for September 12 to appoint an interpreter. Deputy public prosecutors Maryam Jamielah Ab Manaff and Nur Ainaa Ridzwan represented the prosecution. Neither accused had legal representation during the proceedings. - Bernama
Malay Mail
21 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Bangladeshi duo charged in Johor Bahru with terrorism-related offences
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 15 — Two Bangladeshi men were charged in the Sessions Court here today with terrorism-related offences. One of them, Md Mamun Ali, 31, was charged with providing support to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group through Facebook, using an account named Sahifulla Islam, between July 28, 2023, and April 30, 2024. The charge, under Section 130J(1)(a) of the Penal Code, provides a life sentence or imprisonment for up to 30 years, and is liable to a fine upon conviction. The other, Refat Bishat, 27, was charged with possessing a picture of the IS terrorist group flag on an Honor X6a mobile phone at about 4.30pm on July 10, 2025, at a house in Larkin Industrial Estate. The charge, under Section 130JB(1)(a) of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to seven years or a fine, and forfeiture of the goods involved, if convicted. They were charged before Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail, who set September 12 for mention for the appointment of an interpreter. Deputy public prosecutors Maryam Jamielah Ab Manaff and Nur Ainaa Ridzwan appeared for the prosecution in the cases, respectively. Both accused were unrepresented. — Bernama
Malaysiakini
21 hours ago
- Malaysiakini
JB court charges 2 Bangladeshis with terrorism-related offences
Two Bangladeshi men were charged in the Johor Bahru Sessions Court today with terrorism-related offences. One of them, Md Mamun Ali, 31, was charged with providing support to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group through Facebook, using an account named Sahifulla Islam, between July 28, 2023, and April 30, 2024.
Malaysian Reserve
21 hours ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Two Bangladeshi men charged with terrorism-related offences
TWO Bangladeshi men were charged in the Sessions Court here today with terrorism-related offences. One of them, Md Mamun Ali, 31, was charged with providing support to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group through Facebook, using an account named Sahifulla Islam, between July 28, 2023, and April 30, 2024. The charge, under Section 130J(1)(a) of the Penal Code, provides a life sentence or imprisonment for up to 30 years, and is liable to a fine upon conviction. The other, Refat Bishat, 27, was charged with possessing a picture of the IS terrorist group flag on an Honor X6a mobile phone at about 4.30 pm on July 10, 2025, at a house in Larkin Industrial Estate. The charge, under Section 130JB(1)(a) of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to seven years or a fine, and forfeiture of the goods involved, if convicted. They were charged before Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail, who set Sept 12 for mention for the appointment of an interpreter. Deputy public prosecutors Maryam Jamielah Ab Manaff and Nur Ainaa Ridzwan appeared for the prosecution in the cases, respectively. Both accused were unrepresented. — BERNAMA
