MUHAMMAD FARULNAIM BIN NORDIN

MUHAMMAD FARULNAIM BIN NORDIN

Court found prosecution proved uninterrupted chain of custody and credible, consistent witness testimony that the methamphetamine (6.62g) was found in the accused's shorts pocket; s.37(d) presumption applied and accused's knowledge was established; defence account was inconsistent and improbable; therefore accused guilty beyond reasonable doubt and convicted; sentence imposed 30 months imprisonment from date of conviction and three strokes of the cane; execution of sentence suspended on increased bail and reporting conditions.

Citation
JE-83D-356-07/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Parties
Prosecution: Pejabat Pengarah Pendakwaan Negeri Johor; Accused: Muhammad Farulnaim bin Nordin
Court
Magistrates' Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
30 July 2025
Case Number
JE-83D-356-07/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Dangerous Drugs / Conviction and Sentencing (judgment Delivered)
Outcome
Accused convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Possession of Controlled Drug, Chain of Custody, Statutory Presumptions (possession and Knowledge), Sentencing, Bail / Stay of Execution
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Law Drug Offences Evidence Possession of Controlled Drug Chain of Custody Statutory Presumptions (possession and Knowledge) Sentencing Bail / Stay of Execution

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Parties

Pejabat Pengarah Pendakwaan Negeri Johor

Prosecution

Muhammad Farulnaim bin Nordin

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Dangerous Drugs / Conviction and Sentencing (judgment Delivered)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved possession of methamphetamine beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether chain of custody of exhibits was continuous and free from contamination
  3. 3 Whether the accused had knowledge of the presence of the drug

Ratio Decidendi

Court found prosecution proved uninterrupted chain of custody and credible, consistent witness testimony that the methamphetamine (6.62g) was found in the accused's shorts pocket; s.37(d) presumption applied and accused's knowledge was established; defence account was inconsistent and improbable; therefore accused guilty beyond reasonable doubt and convicted; sentence imposed 30 months imprisonment from date of conviction and three strokes of the cane; execution of sentence suspended on increased bail and reporting conditions.

Court Disposition

Accused convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Convicted of an offence under s.12(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 read with s.39A(1)(r); sentenced to 30 months imprisonment from date of conviction (22 September 2025)
  • Ordered to be whipped three (3) strokes