NORAKMALIZA BINTI JAAFAR

NORAKMALIZA BINTI JAAFAR

Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused executed a positive and dangerous right-turn manoeuvre into the victim's lawful lane causing a collision and death, with point of impact evidenced by oil spill and eyewitness testimony; therefore the elements of s41(1) Road Transport Act 1987 were satisfied...

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Citation
AH-83-607-12/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Parties
Prosecution: Pendakwa Raya; Defendant: Norakmaliza binti Jaafar
Court
Magistrates' Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
11 February 2026
Case Number
AH-83-607-12/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Road Traffic (section 41(1) Road Transport Act 1987) / Judgment and Sentencing After Full Trial (convicted 11 Feb 2026; Reasons Delivered 26 Apr 2026)
Outcome
Guilty upon conviction under Section 41(1) Road Transport Act 1987; sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving Causing Death, Section 41(1) Road Transport Act 1987, Causation, Evidence of Point of Impact
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Sentencing Dangerous Driving Causing Death Section 41(1) Road Transport Act 1987 Causation Evidence of Point of Impact

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Parties

Pendakwa Raya

Prosecution

Norakmaliza binti Jaafar

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Road Traffic (section 41(1) Road Transport Act 1987) / Judgment and Sentencing After Full Trial (convicted 11 Feb 2026; Reasons Delivered 26 Apr 2026)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused drove in a manner dangerous to the public under s41(1) APJ
  2. 2 Whether the accused's driving caused the death of the victim
  3. 3 Whether the defence raised a reasonable doubt as to causation or point of impact

Ratio Decidendi

Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused executed a positive and dangerous right-turn manoeuvre into the victim's lawful lane causing a collision and death, with point of impact evidenced by oil spill and eyewitness testimony; therefore the elements of s41(1) Road Transport Act 1987 were satisfied and the accused was lawfully convicted and sentenced accordingly.

Court Disposition

Guilty upon conviction under Section 41(1) Road Transport Act 1987; sentence imposed

Orders

  • Imprisonment for 6 years from date of conviction
  • Fine of RM25,000.00; in default of payment, 12 months imprisonment