Kota Kinabalu: An engineer suspected of sending death threats to counsel Datuk Ram Singh, believed due to his involvement in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest, has been remanded for four days to assist in the investigation into the case.
Magistrate Wan Farah Wan Ghazali granted the remand application, made under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code by the investigating officer, Wednesday.
The 27-year-old will be remanded from Oct 9 to 12 under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code.
The section provides a jail term of up to one year, or a fine, or both, for any individual who uses words or acts of threat, insult, or intimidation that may cause a person to feel disturbed, fearful, or threatened.
It was learnt that the man, from Ipoh, Perak, surrendered himself at the police station, here, Tuesday.
According to Ram, some of the messages sent to him included “Nanti mati kamu disoal Tuhan,” “Biar kau mati katak” and “Jangan sampai kami cari kau, kau mati kalau kami cari.”The suspect is believed to have obtained Ram’s personal number before sending the threatening and insulting messages via WhatsApp.
Ram said the suspect later sent him an apology.
However, Ram said he would proceed with the case and expressed disappointment over the individual’s actions.
“I’m disappointed with Malaysians who don’t even know me but are willing to threaten and insult me like this.
“In fact, I like helping others and often provides legal services pro bono.
“But this man needs to be taught a lesson. Just look at the language he used... I think he’s inhumane,” he said.
He added that he will hand the case over to his counsel, Joan Goh, for further action.
“The investigation paper has been completed and will be submitted to the Sabah Attorney General’s Chambers to decide further action,” he added.
