Syariah Court Sets Trial Dates for Aliff Aziz and Ruhainies
The Federal Territories Syariah High Court has set February 20 and February 27 next year for the trial of singer Mohamad Aliff Aziz and actress Nur Ruhainies Farehah Zainul Ilyas, who are accused of committing khalwat (close proximity) in March this year.
Case Management and Trial Dates
Syariah Judge Abu Suffian Abu Yaziz fixed the dates following the request from Syariah Prosecutor Masroha Duki from the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI). "For the court’s information, today was set for case management. The prosecution has submitted a copy of the prosecution witness list to the court and the defence lawyers," Masroha said during the proceedings. "Therefore, we request the court to set the trial dates," she added.
Background to the Case
On July 3, Aliff, 33, and Ruhainies, 31, pleaded not guilty at the Syariah High Court here to charges of being together in a situation that could raise suspicion in a condominium unit in Bukit Bintang at 12.35 am on March 9. The charge against Mohamad Aliff was framed under Section 27(a) of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997, while Nur Ruhainies was charged under Section 27 (b) of the same law. They face a maximum fine of RM3,000 or imprisonment of not more than two years upon conviction.
Defence Representation
Syariah lawyers Abdul Hadi Mohamad Salleh and Muhammad Amirul Ashraf A.Ghani, who are appearing for Aliff and Ruhainies, confirmed the matter.
Conclusion
The trial of Aliff Aziz and Ruhainies is expected to be a high-profile case, with the public eager to follow the developments. The charges against them are serious, and it remains to be seen how the court will proceed with the case. As the trial approaches, the media and the public will be keeping a close eye on the proceedings.
FAQs
- Who are the two accused?
- Mohamad Aliff Aziz and Nur Ruhainies Farehah Zainul Ilyas
- What are they accused of?
- Committing khalwat (close proximity) in March this year
- What are the charges against them?
- Mohamad Aliff is charged under Section 27(a) of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997, while Nur Ruhainies is charged under Section 27 (b) of the same law
- What is the maximum punishment?
- A maximum fine of RM3,000 or imprisonment of not more than two years upon conviction