RAHMAT ABDULLAH & ANOR vs PP - 2017 MarsdenLR 2365

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2017 MarsdenLR 2365

HIGH COURT MALAYA JOHOR BAHRU
RAHMAT ABDULLAH & ANOR – Appellant
Versus
PP – Respondent

Table of Content
1. corruption charges led to appeals, highlighting failures to raise reasonable doubt. (Para 1 , 4 , 6)
2. corruption charges arise from public office misconduct. (Para 2 , 3)
3. court affirmed conviction based on evidence, emphasizing the prosecution's burden. (Para 39 , 42 , 75 , 87)
4. the court emphasizes the role of appellate review standards. (Para 41)
5. court affirms the forfeiture of property linked to corruption. (Para 120)

[1] This appeal arises out of corruption charges against both Appellant's abovenamed at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court. After a full trial, the learned Sessions Court judge (SCJ) held that both Appellant's had failed to raise a reasonable doubt in the prosecution case and convicted and sentenced them accordingly.

[2] In respect of Sessions Court Case No: 61R-5-04/2014 (Criminal Appeal No: 42S(A)-02-04/2015), the First Appellant was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment from date of sentence and a fine of RM25,000.00 in default 12 months imprisonment.

[3] In respect of Sessions Court Case No: 61R-6-04/2014 (Criminal Appeal No: 42S(A)-03-04/2015), the Second Appellant was sentenced as follows:-

i) First Charge - Imprisonment of 2 years from date of s

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2017 MarsdenLR 2365

HIGH COURT MALAYA JOHOR BAHRURAHMAT ABDULLAH & ANOR – AppellantVersusPP – Respondent

Cases Referred (3)

HIGH COURT MALAYA JOHOR BAHRU
RAHMAT ABDULLAH & ANOR – Appellant
Versus
PP – Respondent