MELODY CHONG WIN v Pendakwa Raya

ba-42s-15-11-2024 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 29 July 2025 • BA-42S-15-11/2024

Catchwords

This is an appeal by the appellant against the decision of the Sessions Court at Petaling Jaya in convicting her for an offence under section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 punishable under section 39A(2) of the said Act for possession of 46.55 grams of cocaine. The learned Sessions Court judge (“SCJ”) sentenced the appellant to seven years imprisonment. After hearing the parties I dismissed the appeal and maintained the decision of the SCJ. The appellant now appeals further to the Court of Appeal.

Practice Areas

This is an appeal by the appellant against the decision of the Sessions Court at Petaling Jaya in convicting her for an offence under section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 punishable under section 39A(2) of the said Act for possession of 46.55 grams of cocaine. The learned Sessions Court judge (“SCJ”) sentenced the appellant to seven years imprisonment. After hearing the parties I dismissed the appeal and maintained the decision of the SCJ. The appellant now appeals further to the Court of Appeal.

Judges (1)

Aslam bin Zainuddin Delivered

Parties (2)

Pendakwa Raya Respondent Melody Chong Win Appellant

Case Significance

MELODY CHONG WIN v Pendakwa Raya is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated July 29, 2025 (citation: ba-42s-15-11-2024). The case was decided by Aslam bin Zainuddin.

What was the outcome of MELODY CHONG WIN v Pendakwa Raya?

MELODY CHONG WIN v Pendakwa Raya is a High Court decision dated July 29, 2025. The case was heard by Aslam bin Zainuddin. See the full judgment for details.