Malaysia Case Law: Decisions & Judgments | LexChat

Topic

First offender doctrine

Legal area

Court

31 Jul 2025

SYARVIN KUMAR A/L VEERAYAN

Citation

AC-83-616-07/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Court

Magistrates' Court
Case number

AC-83-616-07/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)

Given the accused's immediate guilty plea, first‑offender status, absence of compelling aggravating factors or victim impact statements, and that the sentence falls within the statutory range under s43(1), a fine of RM5,000 with default five months imprisonment and endorsement on the driving licence is appropriate and proportionate.
25 Nov 2022

ONG POK CHUNG

Citation

WA-83-4634-05/2022 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Court

Magistrates' Court
Case number

WA-83-4634-05/2022 (Mahkamah Majistret)

Given accused's plea, first‑offender status, remorse, cooperation, personal and employment circumstances and authoritative sentencing principles favoring rehabilitation, the court exercised its discretion under Section 294 Criminal Procedure Code to impose a two‑year good behaviour bond with RM7,500 bail and one Malaysian surety rather than immediate imprisonment for the offence under Section 45A(1) Road Transport Act 1987 (Amendment 2020).