Two Rohingya men charged with home break-ins in Muar

Two Rohingya men, identified as UNHCR cardholders Jamal Hussin Jalal, 30, and Ramzan Ali Ali, 31, appeared before the Muar Magistrate's Court on charges of breaking into homes while masked and wearing gloves.

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Jamal faces three charges of trespassing into homes belonging to victims aged 46, 57, and 59. The alleged incidents occurred in Taman Sungai Abong Permai, Taman Temiang Jaya, and Taman Permata Indah between late May and July. He is charged under Sections 447 and 448 of the Penal Code, which carry a penalty of up to six months in prison or a fine of up to RM3,000, or both.

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Ramzan is accused of dishonestly possessing a stolen watch in a house in Taman Peringgit Jaya, Melaka. This charge falls under Section 411 of the Penal Code, potentially leading to up to five years in prison or a fine, or both. Both men pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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Magistrate Muhammad Faizzudin Abd. Ra’fik granted Jamal bail totaling RM9,000 across his three charges, requiring two sureties for each. Ramzan was granted bail of RM4,000, also with two sureties. The court has scheduled the next hearing for all cases on September 22. The prosecution was handled by Deputy Public Prosecutor Yasmin Mohd Piah, with Kelvinder Singh Sidhu representing the accused.

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