Da’i Syed rape acquittal: AGC to seek Court of Appeal review
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will file a review application against the Court...
The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) will file a review application against the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit independent preacher Da’i Syed Shah Iqmal Syed Mohammad Shaiful of a rape charge. The AGC will base its application on legal principles and criteria for the exercise of the Court of Appeal's review jurisdiction. The decision, made on November 5, 2026, was reached after a 2-1 majority, with two justices acquitting and discharging Syed Shah Iqmal while a third upheld the conviction and sentence.
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