Yasin hopes that the PM will improve the outdated law
PETALING JAYA: Nasyid singer and composer, Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman hopes that Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim can improve outdated laws that do not conform to development and civilization, including cases under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
When met after the proceedings of his drug case at the Sessions Court here on Thursday, the Mimpi Laila singer said that Anwar, who is also the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Chairman, must understand the situation better since he has had to deal with such laws.
“It is not too late for me to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister.
“He has gone through a terrible struggle but with the power of God, he was finally appointed as our leader,” he said.
Following that, Muhammad Yasin who appeared in court wearing a long-sleeved white T-shirt said, with the permission of the Almighty, he will be given due justice.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Yasin who was represented by lawyer, Ariff Azami Hussein said, the defense team remains optimistic with the representation because it is based on humanitarianism and health will be given due consideration.
He, who was also represented by lawyer Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff, said that the representation sent two months ago was very complete because it included aspects of his client’s health.
“It is supported by a report by an expert along with three other reports, so it is appropriate that it be given the best possible consideration because justice cannot be delayed, instead it should be done now,” he said.
Meanwhile, during the proceedings, Judge Nik Nasimah Nik Mohammad fixed January 11 next year for the pronouncement of the decision of the representation presented by Muhammad Yasin.
It was after Ariff Azami told the court that the defense had sent a representation to the Attorney General’s Office (AGC) on September 23.
However, he said the prosecution team contacted the defense on Wednesday evening, stating they needed more time, before making a judgment on the representation.
“We don’t mind if the re-mention of the case for the decision of the representation is set within three weeks,” he said.
Confirming the matter, Deputy Public Prosecutor, Ahmad Zuhaini Mahamad Amin said, his party is still waiting for the decision.
“Yang Arif, please request a new appointment date,” he said.
Previously, the court set a trial for 15 days starting March 6, 2023, during which a total of 10 prosecution witnesses will be called to testify.
Last July 6, Muhammad Yasin or his real name Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman, 47, was lucky when he did not face the death penalty for trafficking 214 grams of cannabis.
It was after the prosecution announced that the charge of drug trafficking was withdrawn and the singer was re-accused on a new charge of possessing drugs weighing 193.7 grams at a condominium in Persiaran Surian Damansara Indah Resort Home, PJU 3, Kota Damansara here at 5.30pm on March 24 and accused of following Section 39A(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
It provides for life imprisonment or not less than five years in prison and not less than 10 lashes.
Meanwhile for another charge, Muhammad Yasin pleaded not guilty to the charge of planting 17 trees in plastic pots filled with soil from which cannabis was obtained directly or indirectly at the same place, time and date as the charge according to Section 6B(1) (a) The Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 which is punishable under Section 6B(3) of the same Act of the Penal Code which provides for life imprisonment and caning not less than six times if convicted.
Muhammad Yasin was also charged with another charge and pleaded not guilty, namely giving himself a dangerous drug of the type ’11-nor-delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol-9- carboxylic acid’ at the Petaling Jaya District Headquarters Narcotics Office (IPD), at 11.05pm on the date same
For that offence, the charges are brought under Section 15 (1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (ADB) 1952 and can be punished under Section 15 (1) of the same act, which carries a fine of not more than RM5,000 or a maximum of two years, if convicted.
