Lelaki pandu bahaya sebabkan kematian guru dipenjara 5 tahun, denda RM30,000

A 40-year-old man, Mohd Ridzal Jaibi Abdullah, has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined RM30,000 by the Tawau High Court after being found guilty of dangerous driving that led to the death of a religious teacher in April last year. The court also imposed a driving ban on Abdullah for five years, according to Berita Harian.

The offender was also ordered to serve an additional one-year jail term if he fails to pay the fine, in addition to a fine not less than RM50,000 under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333). The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Don Stiwin Malanjum after finding that the defense failed to raise reasonable doubt regarding the defendant's guilt under Section 41(1) of the Act.

The offense involved the accused allegedly driving a Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck dangerously, resulting in the death of 30-year-old Muhamad Bahauddin. Police prosecutor IPD Tawau Joan Lee presented the case, while the accused was represented by attorney Raz Aziera Ronald. Earlier, Raz Aziera requested a postponement of the execution of the juvenile's sentence while appealing to the High Court, but the prosecution opposed the request. The court allowed the request contingent upon a RM5,000 bond and two sureties.