Muhammad Kamarul bin Kamsul recently received a reduced prison sentence from the Court of Appeal.
The original sentence of six years’ imprisonment with 12 canings was lowered to five years and six months’ jail, while the 12 canings unchanged.
On March 21, 2022, Muhammad Kamarul, along with four others, targeted a house in Jalan Mulaut. The group, armed with a metal rod and a broomstick, confronted the victim who was gambling with others at the time. They stole cash amounting to BND53,000, a gold necklace and a bag. Muhammad Kamarul’s share from the robbery was BND5,500.
Muhammad Kamarul was initially sentenced to six years’ imprisonment with 12 whippings by Judge Radin Safiee bin Radin Mas Basiuni in the Intermediate Court. Muhammad Kamarul appealed the verdict, claiming it was excessive. He argued that his imprisonment would cause undue hardship to his mother, who depended on him.
The prosecution, led by Prosecutor Syazwani bin Jumat, acknowledged Muhammad Kamarul’s assistance in the trial against an accomplice, although minimal.
Chief Justice Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong, sitting with Justices Conrad Seagroatt and Edward Timothy Starbuck Woolley, acknowledged Muhammad Kamarul’s cooperation and reduced the sentence by six months. – Fadley Faisal
