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Malaysia Case Law

Possession inference
  • 8 Jul 2025

    MOHD ZARIEF ASHRAFF BIN AZIMI

    Citation
    BA-45A-126-08/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    BA-45A-126-08/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Prosecution proved identity and net weight of drugs via chemist report; chain of custody and witness evidence (including proximity and exclusive control of the rented vehicle by the accused and his flight/aggressive conduct) were sufficient to infer knowledge and possession; statutory presumption under s37(da) applied because total weight exceeded 15g, supporting conviction for distribution under s39B DDA 1952.