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Unemployed man accused of murdering businessman in Jasin

JASIN, JUNE 23 -- An unemployed man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here with murdering a businessman in front of a barber shop in Rim here, two years ago. P Kogilanathan, 27, nodded in understanding after the charge was read out by a court interpreter before Magistrate Mazana Sinin. However, no confession was recorded from the accused as the murder case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. According to the charge, Kogilanathan, together with three other individuals who are still at large, are charged with murdering M Vinurd, 24, in front of a barber shop in Taman Rim Baru here, between 8.39 and 11pm, August 25, 2024. The prosecution was carried out under Section 302 of the Penal Code which provides for the death penalty or imprisonment for not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years and, if not sentenced to death, at least 12 strokes of the cane. The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor, Noor Syazwani Mohamad Yusri, while the accused was represented by lawyer Nur Aida Md Zainuddin. Meanwhile, in another separate proceeding at the same court, Kogilanathan pleaded not guilty to a charge of reckless driving and endangering the public at South Asia Park, at about 7.30pm, March 4, 2024. He was charged under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Amendment) 2020 which provides for a maximum prison sentence of five years and a fine of between RM5,000 and RM15,000, as well as disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for a period of not less than five years from the date of conviction. Noor Syazwani offered bail of RM10,000 while Nur Aida requested a lower amount on the grounds that the accused was unemployed and had to support his father who had heart disease and his mother who had diabetes. The court granted bail of RM4,000 for the reckless and dangerous driving charge, but the accused remained in custody on the murder charge. The court set August 26 for the case to be mentioned again. -- BERNAMA

JASIN, JUNE 23 — An unemployed man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here with murdering a businessman in front of a barber shop in Rim here, two years ago. P Kogilanathan, 27, nodded in understanding after the charge was read out by a court interpreter before Magistrate Mazana Sinin. However, no confession was recorded […]

Trailer Driver Charged With Murder Of Three In Segamat Crash

SEGAMAT, April 7 -- The trailer driver involved in the fatal crash that claimed the lives of three family members at KM212 of the Johor Bahru–Seremban Road, near the Taman Golden Hill junction in Gemas Baharu last week, was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today. The accused, Muhamad Shafiq Salleh, 29, nodded in understanding as the charge was read before Magistrate Amalina Johar. No plea was recorded, however, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. According to the charge sheet, the accused is alleged to have caused the deaths of K Myakrishnan, 72, his wife S Sevendai, 65, and Sevendai’s brother S Palamiandy, 75, at the location at 3.50 pm on April 2. He was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years. If the death penalty is not imposed, the convicted person must also be sentenced to a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane. No bail was offered to the accused, and the court set May 21 for a case mention to allow for the submission of post-mortem, medical, forensic, pathology and Puspakom reports. Deputy public prosecutor Nur ‘Aina Muhammad Ismail Tadj appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was unrepresented. Three people, including a married couple, were killed in the accident, while two others were injured after a trailer collided with the rear of the van carrying the victims at the Taman Golden Hill junction in Gemas Baharu. Earlier, Transport Minister Anthony Loke directed the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to conduct an immediate audit and investigation into the trailer operator. Loke said strict action must be taken, including holding the company accountable for failing to monitor its driver’s conduct, noting that the driver tested positive for methamphetamine.

SEGAMAT, April 7 — The trailer driver involved in the fatal crash that claimed the lives of three family members at KM212 of the Johor Bahru–Seremban Road, near the Taman Golden Hill junction in Gemas Baharu last week, was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today. The accused, Muhamad Shafiq Salleh, 29, nodded in understanding […]