Ex‑farmers’ group manager faces 27 forged document charges in RM540,000 oil palm deals

SHAH ALAM, September 21 — In a recent court appearance, Airulnizam Island, a 44-year-old ex-Area Farmers Organisation marketing manager, faced charges of using forged documents in an RM540,000 oil palm deal. Island made his plea before Sessions Court Judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin, who read out all 27 charges against him. The charges allege that he dishonestly used documents as genuine, specifically purchase invoices issued by TRC Sawit Sdn Bhd to Bernam Jaya PPK.

These transactions spanned from January 2020 to December 2022, amounting to RM540,238.38 in total. The alleged offenses took place at Bernam Jaya, Lot PT 608, Simpang 4, Bagan Nakhoda Omar, Sabak Bernam. Island, who is also a civil servant with a Penang government agency, faces charges under Section 471 of the Penal Code, with a potential sentence of up to two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) requested bail of RM50,000, with conditions including surrendering his passport, reporting to the nearest MACC office, and refraining from contacting prosecution witnesses. Defense counsel Hafiz Norkhan argued for a minimum bail of RM15,000, citing the accused's family responsibilities, as his wife has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Island voluntarily appeared in court and cooperated with the investigation. The court set bail at RM20,000 and imposed additional conditions, with a mention date set for November 3.