Asriyadi Bin Bakri v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya]
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Asriyadi Bin Bakri v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya] is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated August 4, 2025 (citation: s-05sh-464-10-2024). <p>The appellant was convicted of trafficking 64.83 grams of methamphetamine after he was caught carrying a plastic bag containing drugs near Taman Merpati Apartments in Penampang, Sabah, and attempted to flee. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the High Court correctly assessed the evidence, and affirmed the minimum sentence of life imprisonment (30 years) with 12 strokes of whipping.</p> The panel comprised Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid, Collin Lawrence Sequerah and Ravinthran a/l Paramaguru, with Ravinthran a/l Paramaguru delivering the judgment. Counsel appearing: Hamid bin Ismail (counsel for appellant), Mohd. Fuad bin Abdul Aziz (prosecution counsel).
Summary
The appellant was convicted of trafficking 64.83 grams of methamphetamine after he was caught carrying a plastic bag containing drugs near Taman Merpati Apartments in Penampang, Sabah, and attempted to flee. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the High Court correctly assessed the evidence, and affirmed the minimum sentence of life imprisonment (30 years) with 12 strokes of whipping.
What was the outcome of Asriyadi Bin Bakri v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya]?
<p>The appellant was convicted of trafficking 64.83 grams of methamphetamine after he was caught carrying a plastic bag containing drugs near Taman Me...