JOHOR BARU: Two men have been charged in the Sessions Court here with possessing items related to the Islamic State (IS).
The charges were read to former lecturer Abdullah Daud, 70, and contractor Mohamad Awang, 48, before judge Fatimah Zahari yesterday.
Abdullah was slapped with four charges while Mohamad faces one charge.
No plea was recorded as the case is under the High Court’s jurisdiction.
According to the charge sheet, Abdullah was found in possession of two digital books and two videos related to IS and terrorism-related activities on his phone.
He was also accused of possessing two books which promoted the violent ideology associated with IS, as well as allowing his house to be used as a facility to support terrorist acts.
Abdullah allegedly committed the offences between Sept 3, 2023, and April 14, 2024, and between June 23 and 28 this year at a house in Jalan Takwa, Kampung Melayu Kangkar Pulai, here.
Meanwhile, Mohamad was found to be in possession of IS-related items on his phone and laptop.
The act was allegedly committed on June 23 this year at a house in Jalan Nipah, Taman Daya, here.
The charges were framed under Section 130JB(1)(a) of the Penal Code for the possession of materials in support of terrorist activities.
It provides a jail sentence of up to seven years, or a fine, and the seizure of properties used or intended to be used to commit the offence, upon conviction.
It is also framed under Section 130G(a) and Section 130H(a) of the Penal Code for inciting terrorism by spreading the ideologies of IS and providing facilities in support of terrorist acts.
Deputy public prosecutors Rullizah Abdul Majid and Lina Hanini Ismail prosecuted. The accused were unrepresented.
The court set Sept 18 for the next mention.
