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Topic

Mitragynine

Legal area

Court

23 Feb 2026

MOHAMAD AZRUL FAIS BIN AHAMAD

Citation

CB-83D-1497-11/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Court

Magistrates' Court
Case number

CB-83D-1497-11/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)

Given the large quantity of Mitragynine (18.3 litres) and the overriding public interest in deterrence for offences under Section 30 Poisons Act 1952, the court held that guilty plea and first‑offence status did not justify a light penalty; imposed maximum fine of RM10,000 with default 12 months imprisonment and ordered exhibits to be disposed after the appeal period.
12 Aug 2025

SUHARDI BIN ISMAIL

Citation

DC-83D-794-04/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Court

Magistrates' Court
Case number

DC-83D-794-04/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)

Magistrate must balance public interest and mitigation; given the large quantity of Mitragynine and local prevalence of such offences the mitigating effect of a guilty plea was limited; statutory scheme (s.33 Poisons Act 1952 read with s.87 Lower Courts Act 1948) constrains the Magistrate's maximum penal powers, and within those limits a combined sentence of 14 months imprisonment and RM10,000 fine (with 12 months default) was appropriate and justified as deterrent and proportionate.