Kota Kinabalu: A diver was charged with molesting a woman in the Magistrate Court, Wednesday.
Mohd Ernizam Mohd Yasin, 31, pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Lovely Natasha Charles to allegedly committing the offence n Dec 23, 2023, on 12.57pm, at a quarters in Tanjong Aru.
The charge under Section 354 of the Penal Code provides for a jail term of up to 10 years, or with a fine or with whipping, or with any two of such punishments, on conviction.
Prosecuting Officer, Inspector Kelvan Elson Maik in applying for a mention date, proposed bail at RM4,000 and two local sureties.
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The court released the accused on a bail RM2, 000 with two local sureties and set pre-trial case management on Feb 7.
In another case, a cook was charged with trespassing in a school area.
Mohd Afifi Nanun, 37, pleaded not guilty to allegedly committing the offence on Nov 11-12, 2023, at 8pm until 8am, at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bukit Padang, Luyang.
The charge, under Section 448 of the Penal Code, carries a jail term of up to three years or a fine of up to RM5,000, or both, on conviction.
Kelvan proposed bail at RM4,000 with two local sureties. However, Lim requested a lenient bail amount.
The court released Afifi on bail of RM1,500 with two local sureties and set pre-trial case management on Feb 7.
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