Borhan Bin Tahir v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya]

s-05sh-219-06-2023 Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) 3 August 2025 • S-05(SH)-219-06/2023 • 3 min read

Catchwords

Criminal law - Both Accused were separately charged with the smuggling of migrants under section 26A of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons And Anti-Smuggling of Migrants(ATIPSOM) Act 2007 - Prosecution had established a prima facie case against both the Accused - The learned High Court Judge(HCJ) had ordered both the Accused to enter their defence - Both the Accused were found guilty and sentence to a term of imprisonment of 8 years - Both the Accused appealed against the decision of the learned HCJ - There is no merit in all the grounds of appeal raised by both the Accused - The conviction and sentenced imposed by the learned HCJ are hereby affirmed.

Practice Areas

Criminal law

Judges (3)

Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid Delivered Collin Lawrence Sequerah Coram Ravinthran a/l Paramaguru Coram

Parties (2)

Pendakwa Raya Respondent Borhan bin Tahir Appellant

Case Significance

Borhan Bin Tahir v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya] is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated August 3, 2025 (citation: s-05sh-219-06-2023). The panel comprised Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid, Collin Lawrence Sequerah and Ravinthran a/l Paramaguru, with Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid delivering the judgment.

What was the outcome of Borhan Bin Tahir v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya]?

Borhan Bin Tahir v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya] is a Court of Appeal decision dated August 3, 2025. The case was heard by Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid. See the full judgment for details.