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Malaysia Case Law

Mandatory minimum sentence

  • 4 Jan 2026

    MUHAMMAD AMIRUL AZUAN BIN FAUZI

    Citation
    DI-62-1-04/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    DI-62-1-04/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    Given the mitigating factors (guilty plea, first offender, remorse, family dependency), the non‑functional state of the items and authorities permitting use of Section 294 even for offences under s6(1) Akta 357, the Sessions Court lawfully exercised its discretion to release the accused on a bond of good behaviour for the first amended charge and to impose a fine for the second amended charge as detailed in the orders.

  • 22 Dec 2025

    MOHD HAKIMI BIN RAMLEE

    Citation
    DE-83D-1133-12/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    DE-83D-1133-12/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    The conviction and sentence are upheld because the court was satisfied that the plea of guilty complied with the three core safeguards in s.173(b) KTJ (plea made by accused, accused understood nature and consequences, plea unconditional), no miscarriage of justice occurred, s.305 KTJ limits appeals against conviction, and the mandatory sentencing regime under s.39C(1)(b) ADB applied given two prior convictions; after weighing mitigation and aggravation the minimum statutory sentence of five years imprisonment with one stroke and three years' police supervision was appropriate and not manifest…

  • 18 Nov 2025

    NORMALA BINTI ABDULLAH

    Citation
    BJ-62D-168-11/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    BJ-62D-168-11/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    Because the accused was a repeat offender previously convicted under s.39C(1), S.39C(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 mandated imprisonment of not less than seven years; the court therefore lawfully imposed the statutory minimum seven years' imprisonment to run from date of arrest and two years' supervision under s.38B ADB; whipping was not ordered because the accused is female and thus exempt under section 289; the guilty plea and personal mitigation were considered but were outweighed by public interest and the seriousness of the offence.

  • 5 Nov 2025

    MOHD ZAINI BIN ZAINUDIN

    Citation
    BK-62D-99-10/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    BK-62D-99-10/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    The court found section 39C(1)(b) applicable because the defendant had two prior convictions under section 15(1)(a), requiring a mandatory sentence within five to seven years and whipping up to three strokes; balancing mitigation (guilty plea, remorse, personal circumstances) against public interest and prior convictions the court sentenced the defendant to five years' imprisonment, one stroke of whipping and two years' supervision and ordered the sentence to run consecutively after completion of the existing sentence for BK-83D-678-06/2025 pursuant to s.282(d).

  • 21 Aug 2025

    WONG SOON SIANG

    Citation
    BD-62D-61-08/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    BD-62D-61-08/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    Accused's unqualified guilty plea and forensic proof of morphine in urine establish the offence under Section 15(1)(a); prior conviction activates enhanced mandatory sentencing under Section 39C(2); whipping is excluded due to accused being over fifty (Section 289(c)); mitigating value of early plea acknowledged but outweighed by extensive prior convictions (18 recorded) and public interest, resulting in an 8‑year custodial sentence from date of arrest and 2 years supervision under Section 38B.

  • 20 Jul 2025

    [ ] FADHLI BIN YUSOFF

    Citation
    DA-45A-42-12/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    DA-45A-42-12/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Court accepted the accused's voluntary early guilty plea and applied a one-third reduction from the custodial range the court would have imposed if convicted after trial (9–10 years for first count), resulting in 6 years 6 months imprisonment and ten strokes under Section 39A(2) for the heroin count; imposed 6 months imprisonment for the methamphetamine count under Section 12(3), to run concurrently from date of arrest (3.6.2024). Court held it could not go below statutory minima and balanced mitigation against public interest and deterrence.

  • 23 Apr 2025

    NIK MOHD AZERIE BIN NIK OMAR

    Citation
    DI-62D-57-04/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    DI-62D-57-04/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    The court held that Section 39C(2) ADB 1952 applied and the sentence imposed (7 years imprisonment from 30/01/2025, 3 strokes, 2 years AADK supervision) is the minimum lawful sentence and appropriate on the facts; the one‑transaction rule does not apply and concurrency with the prior sentence is not warranted because the offence was committed while the accused was on parole; the court left the final determination of the appellant's appeal to the High Court.

  • 18 Apr 2025

    MUHAMAD SAFARI BIN MD SALEH

    Citation
    NA-62D-58-02/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    NA-62D-58-02/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    Because the accused pleaded guilty, the plea was afforded mitigating weight but the statutory minimum under s39C(1) DDA 1952 controlled the outcome; the court imposed the minimum lawful sentence of five years' imprisonment, ordered one stroke, and held the sentence to commence from the date of arrest for this charge (17.10.2024), rejecting the accused's request to backdate to earlier detention.

  • 20 Feb 2025

    ROSLAN BIN NAWAWI

    Citation
    BC-62D-11-02/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    BC-62D-11-02/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    Given the accused's history of five prior convictions under s15(1)(a) and the statutory scheme under s39C(1) ADB 1952 that mandates heavier punishment for repeat offenders, the court held that a custodial sentence of six years, two strokes of the cane and two years police supervision is proportionate, lawful and necessary for deterrence despite the accused's health issues and early plea.

  • 23 Dec 2024

    MOHD YUNAN BIN MAT YUSOFF

    Citation
    DA-62D-292-09/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    DA-62D-292-09/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    The mandatory wording of s39C(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 requires imprisonment of not less than five years for the offence under s15(1)(a); given the appellant's repeated drug convictions and insufficient mitigation, the court must and did impose the statutory minimum five-year term and a two-year supervision order under s38B; the guilty plea did not justify reducing the sentence below the statutory minimum.