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Malaysia Case Law

Trial procedure
  • 2 Feb 2024

    MUSTAFA KAMAL BIN MOHAMED [ ]

    Citation
    PA-42R-1-09/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    PA-42R-1-09/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    The trial judge fundamentally misdirected by applying a balance‑of‑probabilities standard and treating the defence as if a statutory presumption under s.23(2) MACC Act 2009 had been activated when it had not been; that misdirection prejudiced the accused and produced a miscarriage of justice, rendering the convictions unsafe and requiring quashing.