Singaporean man charged with obstructing police, possessing weapon (video)
A SINGAPOREAN restaurant owner pleaded not guilty to three charges, including obstructing policemen and possessing a dangerous weapon at the Sessions and Magistrates' Courts in Johor Bahru, today. The accused, Gary Lim Kian Liang, 46, made the pl...
Gary Lim Kian Liang, a 46-year-old Singaporean restaurant owner, appeared in court today accused of obstructing police and possessing a dangerous weapon. The charges were read out in English by an interpreter before Judge Nor Aziati Jaafar and Magistrate Nurzihan Abdul Rehman in Johor Bahru. Lim pleaded not guilty to all charges.
He faced a minimum prison sentence of up to five years and a maximum of 10 years for possessing an 8.5-centimetre knife without a valid permit. He was also charged with intentionally obstructing Lance Corporal Mohd. Rahimi Mohd. Ali, with a potential sentence of up to two years, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both. Additionally, Lim is accused of injuring a 30-year-old local woman with a knife, for which he faces a prison sentence of up to 10 years, a fine, or a combination of both.
His lawyer cited his client's support for an elderly wife and mother, as well as his mental health issues, in his appeal. Both courts set bail at RM20,000. Meanwhile, another man, G. Thinesh Kumar, 28, who was involved in the fight, pleaded not guilty to charges of causing injury to the Singaporean while wearing a helmet. Kumar was granted bail of RM5,000, and his case will be mentioned again on September 15.
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