DUNGUN – Five men were charged in the magistrates court here today for managing and participating in an illegal organisation (Pertubuhan Kebajikan Selendang Merah Malaysia), also known as Ayahanda Harimau Kumbang (AHK).
The manager of the organisation, Husin Hassan, 40, and his son Muhammad Aieril Amirul, 21, together with Mohamad Hassan, 39, Hilmy Ibrahim, 50, and Mohd Syamim Abdul Rahim, 39, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges that were read in the presence of magistrate Nur Amira Fatihah Osman.
The accused were charged with carrying out illegal activities between 1.40am and 3.15am in and around Kuala Terengganu and Dungun on January 20, 2023.
For managing the illegal organisation, Husin, who is also known as Ayahanda Husin Harimau Kumbang is charged under Section 42 of the Societies Act 1966 (managing an unregistered organisation).
Four others who are members of the organisation were charged under Section 43 of the same act.
Meanwhile, Husin and Syamim also face a second charge for deciding to join the unregistered organisation, which is an offence under the laws of Malaysia.
The duo are accused of carrying out the offence at Kg Sura Jeti, here at 1.40am on January 20, 2023.
The prosecution is led by deputy public prosecutor Nur Amalina Najwa Mohd Ali while lawyer Nohabibah Norulalzahar appeared for Syamim and Hilmy.
Lawyer Datuk Sukri Mohamed represented Husin, Hassan and Aieril Amirul.
The court allowed bail of RM9,000 and RM7,000 for Husin and Syamim respectively while three other accused were allowed bail of RM3,000 each with one surety.
The court set March 18 for submission of documents and re-mention of the case. – February 27, 2024