PETALING JAYA: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court’s decision that cleared Muhammed Yusoff Rawther of drug trafficking and imitation firearms possession charges.
The AGC said the appeal challenges the High Court's June 12 ruling which acquitted the accused without calling for his defence at the close of the prosecution's case, under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (Act 234) and Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206).
“After taking into consideration the Kuala Lumpur High Court judge’s decision, the AGC has filed an Appeal Notice to appeal the discharge and acquittal,” the AGC said in a statement on Monday (June 16).
"Section 39B(2) of Act 234 provides for the death penalty or life imprisonment, and if the death penalty is not imposed, the sentence shall include not less than 12 strokes of the cane. Section 36(1) of Act 206 carries a maximum sentence of one year's imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM5,000, or both," it added.
On June 12, the High Court acquitted Muhammed Yusoff from two charges of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation firearms.
Justice Muhammad Jamil Hussin, in his decision at the end of the prosecution's case, said the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie against Muhammed Yusoff.
