5 Dec 2023
Chong Kah Chun [ ]
- Citation
- B-05(M)-307-07/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- M
- Case number
- B-05(M)-307-07/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court allowed the appeal, set aside the conviction and mandatory death sentence under section 39B(1)(a)/39B(2) following the Attorney General's representation to amend the charge; the appellant pleaded guilty to the amended charge under section 12(2) and was sentenced under section 39A(2) to nine years' imprisonment and ten strokes, effective from date of arrest, because the Court accepted the substituted charge and exercised sentencing discretion in light of public interest and mitigation.