A company director has claimed trial to a charge of dealing in a controlled item, namely 34,560kg of sugar, without a valid licence.
Low Zishi, 24, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him before Sessions judge Mazni Nawi in court here on Wednesday (July 26).
The accused was charged with not having a licence that allowed him to do business involving a controlled item with a company which had a network of convenience stores.
He allegedly committed the offence at around 10.30am on Oct 13 at his company’s premises in the Sendayan Tech Valley.
Low was charged with violating Rule 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974 which states that no individual is allowed to deal by wholesale or retail in such goods without a valid licence.
This is an offence under Rule 21 of the same regulations and punishable under Section 22 (2) of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
Corporate offenders can be fined up to RM2mil upon conviction.
Khairul Azman Rosli from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry prosecuted while the accused was represented by Asmawi Ismail.
Judge Mazni then fixed Aug 23 for next mention.
Seremban: A company director, Low Zishi, age 24, pled not guilty to the charge of dealing in 34,560kg of sugar without a valid licence. The charge was read to him before Sessions judge Mazni Nawi in court on July 26. Low is accused of conducting business involving a controlled item with a company that operates a network of convenience stores. The alleged offense took place on October 13th at approximately 10:30 am at Low’s company premises in Sendayan Tech Valley.
Low was charged with violating Rule 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974, which states that no individual may engage in wholesale or retail trade of such goods without a valid licence. This offense is punishable under Rule 21 of the same regulations and Section 22(2) of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. In the case of corporate offenders, a fine of up to RM2 million can be imposed upon conviction.
Representing the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, Khairul Azman Rosli prosecuted the case while Asmawi Ismail represented the accused. Judge Mazni scheduled the next mention for August 23rd.
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