Dumpangol Bin Borongkas [ ]

Dumpangol Bin Borongkas [ ]

The Court of Appeal held the High Court correctly exercised its sentencing discretion after proper consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors; the 18-year sentence for each appellant is not manifestly excessive or disproportionate and should be affirmed.

Citation
S-05(H)-102-03/2024 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Parties
Appellant: Dumpangol bin Borongkas; Appellant: Juanis Langgang; Respondent: Public Prosecutor
Court
H
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
4 August 2025
Case Number
S-05(H)-102-03/2024 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence (conviction Affirmed)
Outcome
Appeals dismissed. High Court sentences affirmed.
Legal Topics
Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder, Joint Criminal Responsibility, Sentencing Trends, Mitigation and Aggravation
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Law Sentencing Homicide Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder Joint Criminal Responsibility Sentencing Trends Mitigation and Aggravation

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Parties

Dumpangol bin Borongkas

Appellant

Juanis Langgang

Appellant

Public Prosecutor

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence (conviction Affirmed)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 18-year sentence is manifestly excessive or disproportionate
  2. 2 Proper application of sentencing trends and precedents after amendment increasing life term definition
  3. 3 Assessment of individual culpability within joint enterprise

Ratio Decidendi

The Court of Appeal held the High Court correctly exercised its sentencing discretion after proper consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors; the 18-year sentence for each appellant is not manifestly excessive or disproportionate and should be affirmed.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed. High Court sentences affirmed.

Orders

  • Appeals dismissed.
  • Sentences of 18 years' imprisonment imposed on Dumpangol bin Borongkas and Juanis Langgang affirmed; sentences to run from date of arrest.