Court Dismisses Application for Bail of GISBH CEO and 12 Others
PETALING JAYA: The Shah Alam High Court has dismissed the application by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) CEO Nasiruddin Ali and 12 others to be allowed bail.
Application Denied for 12 Men
Apart from Nasiruddin, 66, the others who had their application for bail denied are Adib At-Tamimi, 33; Shukri Noor, 54; Afdaluddin Latif, 35; Sayuti Omar, 36; Fazil Jasin, 58; Dhirar Fakhrur Razi, 35; Mokhtar Tajuddin, 61; Fajrul Islam Khalid, 29; Abu Ubaidah Ahmad Shukri, 35; Shuhaimi Mohamed, 57; Hasnan Abd Hamid, 54; and Zahid Azhar @ Nadzri, 52.
Health Reports Show Stable Condition
Justice Latifah Tahar, in dismissing the bail applications, said that most of the applicants reported having illnesses, including diabetes and high blood pressure, and said they were taking medication provided by the medical authorities. The latest health report provided by the medical officer at the Sungai Buloh prison clinic showed that the applicants’ health condition was stable. The applicants were able to walk on their own without any disability while attending health check-ups, showed no signs of difficulty breathing and could carry out their daily lives independently.
Exemption Category
The court allowed the application for bail by eight women – Nasiruddin’s wife Azura Yusof, 58; Nurul Jannah Idris, 29; Nur Jannah Omar, 33; Siti Salmiah Ismail, 58; Asmat @ Asmanira Ramly, 45; Siti Hajar Ismail, 52; Khalilatul-Zalifah Jamil, 28; and Mahani Kasim, 55. Each of them was allowed bail of RM40,000 in two sureties.
Conditions of Bail
The women were allowed bail on the condition that they report themselves at a nearby police station every two weeks, appear in court on every date set, and not to disturb any of the witnesses in the case.
Charges and Trial
The group was charged in the Selayang sessions court on October 23 last year with being members of an organised crime group at a premises in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang, between October 2020 and September 11, 2024. They were charged under Section 130V(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of between five and 20 years upon conviction. The case was later transferred to the Shah Alam High Court for trial.
Conclusion
The court’s decision highlights the importance of meeting the necessary conditions for bail, particularly in cases involving serious crimes. The decision also underscores the need for applicants to demonstrate a genuine need for bail and to provide sufficient evidence to support their application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012?
A: The purpose of Sosma is to provide for special measures to combat serious crimes, including organised crime.
Q: What are the conditions for bail under Sosma?
A: The conditions for bail under Sosma include demonstrating a genuine need for bail, providing sufficient evidence to support the application, and meeting the requirements of the court.
Q: What is the punishment for being a member of an organised crime group?
A: The punishment for being a member of an organised crime group is a prison sentence of between five and 20 years upon conviction.