Mohammad Abdullah Bin Mohamed v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya]
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Mohammad Abdullah Bin Mohamed v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya] is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated June 25, 2025 (citation: n-05m-328-08-2023). <p>A father appealed his conviction and death sentence for the murder of his 9-year-old daughter under section 302 of the Penal Code. The child was beaten to death as punishment for not performing prayers. The Court of Appeal upheld both the conviction and the death sentence.</p> The panel comprised Ahmad Zaidi bin Ibrahim, Azman bin Abdullah and Azmi bin Ariffin, with Azmi bin Ariffin delivering the judgment. Counsel appearing: Afifuddini Ahmad Hafifi (counsel for appellant), Aina Melina (counsel for appellant), Asmah Musa (counsel for respondent), Solehah Noratikah Ismail (counsel for respondent).
Summary
A father appealed his conviction and death sentence for the murder of his 9-year-old daughter under section 302 of the Penal Code. The child was beaten to death as punishment for not performing prayers. The Court of Appeal upheld both the conviction and the death sentence.
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<p>A father appealed his conviction and death sentence for the murder of his 9-year-old daughter under section 302 of the Penal Code. The child was be...