SEPANG – The suspected gunman in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) shooting on April 14, Hafizul Harawi, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder on his wife and voluntarily causing grievous hurt by a dangerous weapon on her bodyguard.
The 38-year-old claimed trial for the two charges before sessions judge Azrol Abdullah.
He was charged under Section 307 and Section 326 of the Penal Code.
According to Section 307, Hafizul was charged with attempting to murder his wife, Farah Md Isa, at KLIA.
The offence carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to 10 years, and if injuries are sustained, the penalty increases to 20 years, along with fines upon conviction.
Meanwhile, under Section 326, Hafizul faced charges for the severe injury suffered by Farah’s bodyguard following the shooting. If convicted, this charge carries a jail term of up to 20 years, as well as fines or caning.
Hafizul was represented by defence counsel Muhammad Naim Mahmud, while deputy public prosecutor Ku Hayati Ku Haron handled the prosecution.
Ku Hayati did not offer bail, citing the fact that the accused had already been remanded and charged in Kota Bharu. Additionally, she highlighted that he posed a flight risk, having attempted to leave Malaysia previously.
Naim argued that the accused had a right to bail at the court’s discretion under Section 388 of the Criminal Procedure Code, stressing that the accused has responsibility as a parent to seven children and elderly parents.
The counsel also pointed out that Hafizul said he still loves his wife during earlier court sessions in Kota Bharu.
However, judge Azrol denied bail for the two charges due to their severity, while setting June 11 as the deadline for document submission.
Yesterday, Hafizul also pleaded not guilty to all seven charges at the Kota Bharu sessions court.
He was charged under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for possessing a firearm, Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 for possessing bullets, and Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957 for possessing a package of firecrackers without a permit.
Additionally, he faces three charges under the National Registration Regulations 1990 for possessing three MyKads belonging to other individuals and one charge under Section 108(3)(f) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for using a fake vehicle registration number plate.
The appointment of a lawyer, case mention, and document submission for the seven charges have been scheduled for May 23.
Two weeks ago, Hafizul allegedly fired two shots at KLIA, reportedly targeting his wife, over personal issues.
However, one of the shots hit his wife’s bodyguard, Muhammad Nur Hadith Zaini, 38. The victim is currently being treated at a hospital.
He regained consciousness several days ago but is still being treated in the intensive care unit. – April 25, 2024