Suria KLCC motorcycle fire: food rider charged, pleads not guilty

KUALA LUMPUR – A food rider pleaded not guilty in the sessions court here today to a charge of causing mischief by burning 11 motorcycles and four electric scooters at a parking area of a shopping centre here last week.

Azril Kamarunzaman, 34, was charged with committing the offence at the parking area in front of Suria KLCC in Jalan Ampang here at 3.30pm on April 13.

He was charged under Section 435 of the Penal Code, which allows for imprisonment for up to 14 years and a fine, if convicted.

Judge Datuk Nu’aman Mahmud Zuhudi allowed the accused bail of RM5,000 with one surety and fixed May 22 for mention.

Deputy public prosecutor Wan Nurul Amalina Abu Hanifah represented the prosecution, while lawyer Muhamad Ridzuan Umar represented Azril. – Bernama, April 19, 2023