KOTA BARU: A security guard has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to a charge of unlawful possession of dangerous weapons.
Nik Azahar Mohamed, 51, was charged with possessing three machetes measuring 51cm, 60cm, and 62cm at Taman KUB, Kampung Chica, Kubang Kerian, here at 2.10am on Jan 13.
The charge was framed under Section 7(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Dangerous Weapons Act, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment if convicted.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Kamarul Hasyime Rosli did not offer any bail. However, defence counsel Muhammad Husni Mubarak Ghazali appealed for a low bail, citing that the accused works part-time with a monthly income of RM700, supports a wife and a young child, and has health issues.
Judge Zulkifli Abdullah allowed bail at RM8,000 with one surety and set Feb 25 for the case mention and document submission. – Bernama