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Malaysia Case Law

Identification evidence (acupakai)
  • 14 Nov 2025

    NGOOI ESING

    Citation
    BA-45A-107-11/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    BA-45A-107-11/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    The prosecution failed to make out a prima facie case under s.180 CPC because of material evidential deficiencies: breaks and unexplained aspects in chain of custody, unreliable/corroborated phone evidence, failure to give required warning before identification (acupakai) rendering that identification inadmissible, unresolved identity contradictions (Ivan Lee v Chong Je Long), and absence of proof of exclusive possession/knowledge — accordingly accused acquitted and discharged.