Rohingya youth pleads not guilty to dangerous driving charge causing death in Malaysia

A Rohingya youth pleaded not guilty at the Marang Magistrate's Court to a charge of dangerous driving that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. Shah Dullah Abdul Hashim, 20, denied causing the death of Saifullah Isyraf Shamsudin, 27, in Kampung Rusila on May 27.

The prosecution alleges that Shah Dullah drove a Proton Saga dangerously, endangering the public. The court heard that his driving, considering the road, vehicle, and traffic conditions, led to a collision with the victim's Yamaha RXZ motorcycle. Saifullah Isyraf Shamsudin sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead on June 2 while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu.

If convicted under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, Shah Dullah faces a prison sentence of five to 10 years and a fine of RM20,000 to RM50,000. He would also be disqualified from holding a driver's license.

The court granted the accused bail of RM6,000, requiring two Malaysian guarantors. He must also report to the Marang District Police Headquarters monthly. The case has been set for mention on July 8. Deputy Public Prosecutor Maisarah Abd Razak is handling the prosecution, with lawyer Muhammad Ramlan Taib representing the accused.