[TIMBALAN ] NG CHOON SENG

[TIMBALAN ] NG CHOON SENG

Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that accused had possession and knowledge of the methamphetamine and MDMA found in the Main Place residence, and because the methamphetamine quantity (284.9g) exceeded the 50g statutory threshold, the presumption under Section 37(da)(xvi) ADB applied to establish...

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Citation
BA-45A-108-09/2021 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Prosecutor: Public Prosecutor; Defendant: Ng Choon Seng
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
6 November 2024
Case Number
BA-45A-108-09/2021 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 Offences / Trial Judgment and Sentencing (conviction and Sentence Pronounced)
Outcome
Accused found guilty on both counts (trafficking under s39B(1)(a) ADB and possession under s12(2) ADB) and convicted.
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Possession and Knowledge, Presumption Under Section 37(da) ADB, Chain of Custody, Standard of Proof (beyond Reasonable Doubt), Sentencing Life Imprisonment
Criminal Law Narcotics Law Evidence Law Drug Trafficking Possession and Knowledge Presumption Under Section 37(da) ADB Chain of Custody Standard of Proof (beyond Reasonable Doubt) +1 more

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Parties

Public Prosecutor

Prosecutor

Ng Choon Seng

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 Offences / Trial Judgment and Sentencing (conviction and Sentence Pronounced)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether accused had possession and knowledge of the drugs found in the residence
  2. 2 Whether presumption under Section 37(da)(xvi) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 applies to establish trafficking given the quantity of methamphetamine
  3. 3 Whether prosecution proved chain of custody and all elements beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that accused had possession and knowledge of the methamphetamine and MDMA found in the Main Place residence, and because the methamphetamine quantity (284.9g) exceeded the 50g statutory threshold, the presumption under Section 37(da)(xvi) ADB applied to establish trafficking; defence failed to rebut the presumption or raise reasonable doubt; convict and sentence accordingly.

Court Disposition

Accused found guilty on both counts (trafficking under s39B(1)(a) ADB and possession under s12(2) ADB) and convicted.

Orders

  • Sentence: Life imprisonment for the offence under Section 39B(1)(a) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
  • Sentence: Three (3) years imprisonment for the offence under Section 12(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.