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KAJANG: A businessman who allegedly rammed a police officer into an obstacle, which resulted in the latter’s death, has been charged with various crimes for the incident in the Session Court here.
K. Kalaichelvan, 44, who asked to have the charges read to him in Tamil, pleaded not guilty to the crimes here on Wednesday (May 13).
For the first charge, he was accused of driving under the influence and causing the death of Kpl Safwan Mohamad Ismail, 31, who was handling the obstacle.
The offense under Section 44 (1) (B) of the Highway Transportation Act of 1987 carries a prison sentence of three to 10 years and a fine of up to RM20,000.
He was also accused of failing to comply with the police signal forcing him to stop at the barrier, an offense under Section 26 (2) of the 1967 Police Act.
For this crime, he faces imprisonment of up to 12 months or a fine of up to RM1,000 or both, if convicted.
For the third charge, Kalaichelvan was charged with driving without a license, an offense under Section 26 (1) of the Highway Transportation Act of 1987 and faces a fine of between RM300 and RM2,000 or imprisonment for up to three months or both, if is found guilty.
Allegedly, all the crimes were committed at a roadblock on the Lekas Highway, near here, at 2.10 am on May 3.
Deputy Prosecutor Norhana Sahat offered bail of RM30,000 in a guarantee.
Attorney Mohd Haijan Omar, who represented the defendant, told the court that his client was the sole owner of a company.
“He is married and has a family. I ask for a lower bail amount. My client promises to be present in court.
“The bond is only to guarantee attendance at the court and is not intended to be punitive,” said Haijan.
Session Court Judge Mohd Kafli Che Ali set RM20,000 as a guarantee. The case will be mentioned on June 18.
In a separate court, Kalaichelvan claimed the trial for moving within an infected area on the same highway, at 2 a.m. the same day.
He was charged under Rule 3 (1) of Regulation 2020 of Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within infected local areas) which carries a maximum fine of RM1,000 or up to six months in prison or both, after his conviction.
Magistrate Muhammad Noor Firdaus Rosli set bail of RM1,000 on a guarantee.
The case is set for mention on August 10.
Deputy Attorney General Muhammad Hairuliqram Hairuddin was prosecuted.
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