PAPAR: A rubber tapper was charged with three counts of causing death by negligence to his hunting partner, having a bakakuk (homemade gun) and a bullet without any permit.
Stephen Rantin, 55, pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Zuraini Ali Musa, to all the charges against him.
On the first count, he allegedly caused the death of one Jivalwoddy Jalius, 19, by negligence between 4pm and 6pm on Jan 11 this year at an oil palm estate in Kg Ulu Lumagar, Bongawan, Papar.
The offence under section 304A of the Penal Code carries a jail term of up to two years, or a fine, or both, on conviction.
On the second and third count, Stephen is accused of having the bakakuk and bullet without a valid firearms licence at 5.30pm on Jan 12 this year.
The court set Nov 20 this year for case management and released Stephen on bail of RM5,000 for all charges against him.
Prosecuting Officer, Inspector Amir Khuzairi Ahmad appeared for the prosecution while Stephen was not represented.
