Palapes cadet death case transferred to Johor Baru High Court
KOTA TINGGI: The case involving the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Reserve Officers’ Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin has been transferred from the Sessions Court to the Johor Bahru High Court for trial.
PETALING JAYA: The trial of three Malaysian army officers accused of Syamsul Haris Shamsudin's death has been moved from the Sessions Court to the Johor Bahru High Court. Judge Atan Mustaffa Yussof Ahmad granted a request from deputy public prosecutor Nor Afiqah Musa, who argued the case was of significant public interest. Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar approved the move after family lawyer Datuk Naran Singh sought the transfer under Section 417(1)(b) and (e) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The incident reportedly occurred at Ulu Tiram shooting range in Kota Tinggi on July 28, 2022, between 2pm and 3pm. If convicted, the accused could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine. The prosecution claims the case garnered extensive media coverage and involved officers from three ministries. They argue the transfer to the High Court will ensure justice is served and public confidence in the administration of justice remains intact. The defense maintains the officers are innocent and deny any wrongdoing.
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