By Dorcas Ting
KUCHING, Oct 23: A 32-year-old company director and shareholder faced 10 criminal breach of trust charges at the Sessions Court here today, all of which he claimed trial on.
The accused is alleged to have moved RM91,400 from his firm’s bank account into his own through a series of transfers between Oct 4 and Nov 20, 2025. The largest single transfer, RM33,000, was made on Nov 17.
The charges, framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, carry a jail term of two to 20 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction.
The court heard that the man had been given access to the company’s account to run its day-to-day operations. His business partner, also a director and shareholder, lodged a complaint alleging the transfers were made without his knowledge or consent.
The company operates a restaurant, bar, and entertainment outlet here.
Because the charges were split across four courts, the accused appeared before four different judges.
Judge Shafiza Datu Abdul Razak Tready, who heard three of the charges, set bail at RM10,000 with RM5,000 deposited and one local surety. She also ordered him to report to the police station nearest his residence on the 15th of each month until the case ends, and fixed case management for Nov 23, 2026.
Judge Noorhisham Mohd Jaafar, who also handled three charges, allowed bail of RM5,000 per charge without deposit, with one local surety and the same reporting requirement.
On the remaining single charge, Judge Musli Ab Hamid set bail at RM1,000, to be deposited, with one surety, and directed the accused to report to Sungai Maong Police Station. The trial is scheduled for March 17 and 18, 2027.
In separate proceedings before Judge Mursyida Abd Halim on the other three charges, bail was offered at RM5,000 per charge with no deposit, with one local surety, and a requirement to report to the nearest police station. Case management is set for Nov 23, 2026.
Deputy public prosecutors Aiman Zarith Zahrullail, Marvind Kaliyani, and Muhammad Afiq Safly Nor Kazly prosecuted, while lawyers Patrick Voon, Alex Kong, and Tiong Ing Neng represented the accused. — DayakDaily
