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Statutory presumptions (possession and knowledge)
  • 30 Jul 2025

    MUHAMMAD FARULNAIM BIN NORDIN

    Citation
    JE-83D-356-07/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    JE-83D-356-07/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    Court found prosecution proved uninterrupted chain of custody and credible, consistent witness testimony that the methamphetamine (6.62g) was found in the accused's shorts pocket; s.37(d) presumption applied and accused's knowledge was established; defence account was inconsistent and improbable; therefore accused guilty beyond reasonable doubt and convicted; sentence imposed 30 months imprisonment from date of conviction and three strokes of the cane; execution of sentence suspended on increased bail and reporting conditions.