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Malaysia Case Law

Knowledge inference
  • 14 Jan 2026

    KHAIRIL SYAMSUL BIN CHE LAH

    Citation
    KA-45A-45-10/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    KA-45A-45-10/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Prosecution established a prima facie case: chemical analysis certified the exhibits as 180.6g methamphetamine and chain of custody was unbroken; police evidence that accused was holding bag P16 at entry established physical possession and control and, combined with accused's fearful reaction, justified inference of knowledge; s37(da) presumption of trafficking founded on possession supported the prima facie finding; defence narrative was inconsistent and improbable; accordingly accused was ordered to plead, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment and 12 strokes.