KUALA SELANGOR: A woman suspected of supplying firearms to an Israeli man has made a representation to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Fazeedah Faik told the Sessions Court here that she had received a representation from the defence on behalf of Sharifah Faraha Syed Husin on June 2 and that it was being examined for further action.
On April 8, Sharifah Faraha, 41, pleaded not guilty to the charge of possessing a CZ 75 P-01 CAL.9 LUGER pistol at a house in Kampung Bukit Belimbing, Kuala Selangor, at 8 pm, March 29.
The woman was charged under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years and no less than six strokes of the cane if convicted.
Her husband, Abdul Azim Mohd Yasin, 43, was alleged to be with Sharifah Faraha, in a situation that gave rise to a reasonable presumption that he knew his wife had the firearm in question at the same location, date and time.
The charge was made under Section 9 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, which provides for similar penalties if convicted.
DPP Fazeedah said yesterday that the prosecution was still working on preparing some documents to present to the defence.
The court has fixed July 11 for the cases to be mentioned, Bernama reported.
Counsel Mohamad Isa Mohamad Basir, representing Sharifah Faraha, also filed two applications during the proceedings, asking the warden to refrain from providing false information about the case and allowing his client to undergo an examination at a clinic outside the prison.
“... two weeks ago, my client passed out in the Kajang women’s prison, and I understand that until today she only received normal treatment. My client complained of pain in the head and requested to get an x-ray to check the head.
“I also understand that the wardens have given various false information and have put pressure on my client, and this act needs to stop,” he said.
He added that his team was currently acquiring the accused’s medical records from Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor. The accused had a history of anxiety and depression.
Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahya then recommended that the prison handle both applications administratively.
Lawyer Ethan Tan, who represented Abdul Azim, was also present at yesterday’s proceedings.
