Immigration ‘Black Maria’ driver pleads not guilty to five charges over fatal Maju Junction crash that killed three

An Immigration Department 'Black Maria' lorry driver, Mohd Akbar Zainol, 43, has pleaded not guilty to five charges following a fatal crash in Maju Junction that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The charges include dangerous driving, driving without due care and attention, and failing to comply with a traffic signal.

If convicted, Mohd Akbar could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to RM50,000 for the dangerous driving charges, as well as disqualification from holding a driving license for at least five years. The Magistrate's Court set bail at RM15,000 with conditions that include monthly reporting to a police station and surrendering his passport until the case is concluded.

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