RAJALINGAM A/L ANGAMUTHU

RAJALINGAM A/L ANGAMUTHU

Prosecution proved the presence of scheduled drugs in the accused's urine and established an unbroken chain of custody tying the tested sample to the accused; statutory presumption under s37(k) applied and the accused's unsworn denial was unsupported and not credible, therefore guilt under s15(1)(a) Dangerous Drugs...

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Citation
AC-83D-574-05/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Parties
Prosecution: Pendakwa Raya; Accused: Rajalingam a/l Angamuthu
Court
Magistrates' Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
5 February 2026
Case Number
AC-83D-574-05/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 Offence / Convicted and Sentenced; Appeal Filed
Outcome
Convicted
Legal Topics
Self Administration of Dangerous Drugs, Chain of Custody for Biological Samples, Prima Facie Standard, Unsworn Statement Credibility, Sentencing Principles
Criminal Law Drug Control Law Evidence Law Procedural Law Self Administration of Dangerous Drugs Chain of Custody for Biological Samples Prima Facie Standard Unsworn Statement Credibility +1 more

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Parties

Pendakwa Raya

Prosecution

Rajalingam a/l Angamuthu

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 Offence / Convicted and Sentenced; Appeal Filed

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether prosecution proved a prima facie case under s15(1)(a) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952
  2. 2 Whether the urine sample tested belonged to the accused (chain of custody)
  3. 3 Whether the accused's unsworn statement created reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

Prosecution proved the presence of scheduled drugs in the accused's urine and established an unbroken chain of custody tying the tested sample to the accused; statutory presumption under s37(k) applied and the accused's unsworn denial was unsupported and not credible, therefore guilt under s15(1)(a) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 was proved beyond reasonable doubt and conviction and sentence were warranted.

Court Disposition

Convicted

Orders

  • Convicted under Section 15(1)(a) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952
  • Fined RM5000 or in default 12 months imprisonment