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BMC assault victim charged with ‘reckless driving’
Mechanic Chang Jiun Haur, 23, who was brutally assaulted by riot police at the disputed Bandar Mahkota Cheras barricade last month, was charged today with reckless driving during the incident.
According to his lawyer Gan Ping Sieu, Chang was charged under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987 at noon at Kajang Magistrates’ Court.
If found guilty, he could be facing a mandatory jail sentence of up to five years and face a fine between RM5,000 to RM15,000. His driving license can also be suspended for no less than two years.
Chang pleaded not guilty and posted a RM3,000 bail. The trial has been set for hearing on Aug 7.
Chang was among four individuals initially under investigation by the police for attempted murder during an incident on May 27 at the barricaded toll-free access road Bandar Mahkota Cheras.
According to police, the four were being probed for allegedly attempting to cause injuries to several police personnel stationed at the barricade while driving away from the scene.
During the incident, he was allegedly dragged out of his car and was repeatedly kicked and beaten by 20 riot squad (FRU) personnel armed with batons. [Watch 5-min video]
All four individuals in the car were subsequently arrested.
Chang is the only person to be charged in the incident. According to Gan, the police found no case against the three others – Cheok Kem Hoo, 21, Chan Siew Meng, 31, and Chang Jiun Mein, 21.
‘Investigations flawed’
Gan said he had accompanied Chang to the Kajang district police headquarters today to assist investigations and was then told that the latter would be charged.“The police insisted that my client was to be charged although we argued that the police investigations were flawed because statements from several important witnesses had yet to be recorded,” he said.
According to Gan, the occupants of the vehicles behind and in front of Chang’s vehicle at the material time had yet to have their statements recorded by the police.
“The occupants of the vehicle are willing to have their statements recorded. We offered that to the police and so that they hold on to charges,” said Gan, who is also MCA Youth legal bureau chief.
The Bandar Mahkota Cheras barricade was the scene of several clashes between residents, riot police and purported hired-thugs over the barricade. Residents wanted the barricade removed and claimed that it is illegal.
Cheras-Kajang Highway concessionaire Grand Saga Sdn Bhd had erected the barricade to prevent Bandar Mahkota Cheras from bypassing one of their toll-booths.
However, the Works Ministry granted the residents a temporary reprieve by announcing that the barricade would be removed pending the outcome of a suit between Bandar Mahkota Cheras developer Narajaya Sdn Bhd and Grand Saga.
Source: Malaysiakini
What the fuck?!
News portal Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamarudin has been released on bail at 9.30am at the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court today.
He claimed to have met two of the accused in the Altantuya Shaaribuu trial – Sirul Azhar Umar and Azilah Hadri – in Sungai Buloh prison where he was remanded since Tuesday.
Both of them shouted and threatened him and the prison authority was worried about his safety, he told reporters on being released.
Since they couldn’t guarantee his safety, the authorities have asked him to post bail and he agreed.
He also said that he did not go on hunger strike as reported earlier but had refused to eat food provided by the prison.
“The food is paid by rakyat (the people). I don’t think the rakyat money is being well spent,” he said.
A handcuffed Raja Petra was brought to the court from the prison at about 9.25am. He was wearing the same yellow long-sleeved shirt and jeans that he wore on the day he was charged.
There were some 50 supporters waiting for his arrival at the court, who clapped their hands upon seeing him. He raised his hands to acknowledge them.
The supporters wore yellow T-shirt with Raja Petra’s face and the words ‘Justice for all…tantuya’ imprinted on it.
Raja Petra, who has been charged for sedition, had opted to go to prison instead of paying the RM5,000 bail three days ago, which he said he could not afford.
Source: MalaysiaKini
Malaysia Today news portal webmaster Raja Petra Kamarudin has agreed to post bail after meeting his wife Marina Lee Abdullah at the Sungai Buloh prison this morning.
Marina is expected to arrive in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court soon to post bail.
Raja Petra, who has been charged for sedition, had opted to go to prison instead of paying the RM5,000 bail two days ago, which he said he could not afford.
Hearing has been fixed from Oct 6 to 10 and Raja Petra would have to remain in custody until the hearing date in five months’ time should he decide not to post bail.
Yesterday, he refused to meet everyone, including his wife, and was said to have gone on a hunger strike.
Source: MalaysiaKini
Hey Pete, finally you agreed to post bail. Thank you for your cooperation!
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