Focus

Murder of e-hailing driver: Another policeman charged in Tawau

11 Apr 2023 05:49pm
Murder of e-hailing driver: Another policeman charged in Tawau
Murder of e-hailing driver: Another policeman charged in Tawau
TAWAU - A policeman who was previously a witness in the murder of an e-hailing driver in Tawau last January was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with murdering the victim.

No plea was however recorded from John Kennedy Sanggah, 44, which was read out before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Mohd Yunus, who then set July 7 for mention.

John Kennedy was jointly charged with six other individuals who have been charged, with murdering Nurman Bakaratu, 61, between 7.30 pm and 11.30 pm in a palm oil plantation near Jalan Anjur Juara, Jalan Apas Batu 5, Tawau last Jan 13.

The charge is framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, read together wiith Section 34 of the same law, which provides the death penalty if convicted.

The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutors Muhamad Iskandar Ahmad, Muhammad Ilmami Ahmad, Low Win Hui and Mohammad Fakhrurazzi Ahmad Salim.

John Kennedy was represented by lawyers Ram Singh, Kamarudin Mohmad Chinki and Chen Wen Jye.

Last Feb 8, John Kennedy along with police officer Usman Lanaga and civilian Shim Vui Nyen were granted court bonds to return as prosecution witnesses, while five other police officers namely Rosdi Rastam, 44, Dennis Enit, 44, Fabian Rungam, 43, Khairul Azman Bakar, 47, Mohd Azlan Sakaran, 39, and civilian Vivien Fabian, 34, were charged in the Tawau Magistrate's Court with killing Nurman.

On the same day, a senior police officer, Datuk Mat Zaki Md Zain, 58, was also charged with conspiring with the six individuals to kill the man.

Meanwhile, at the Magistrate's Court today, Dzul Elmy also set July 7 for mention of Mat Zaki’s case.
Related Articles:


In another Magistrate's Court, Magistrate Leona Dominic Mojiliu set July 7 for mention of the case involving the five police officers and a civilian charged with murdering Nurman. - BERNAMA

More Like This
In Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Anwar explained the government’s new strategy to reduce overseas travel expenses was to invite companies such as Petronas, Proton, and others to participate. - Photo credit: Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook
In Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Anwar explained the government’s new strategy to reduce overseas travel expenses was to invite companies such as Petronas, Proton, and others to participate. - Photo credit: Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook
National Govt saves nearly RM1 million in Anwar's flight cost for visits to five countries - Fahmi
The government still covered the cost for Anwar’s delegation.
Abang Adik has garnered recognition at prestigious events such as the 37th Fribourg International Film Festival in Switzerland and the First Film Festival in China. - File photo
Abang Adik has garnered recognition at prestigious events such as the 37th Fribourg International Film Festival in Switzerland and the First Film Festival in China. - File photo
National Abang Adik wins best film award in Los Angeles
The film’s lead actor, Wu Kang-ren, delivered a standout performance as Abang, earning him the Best Actor Award in the Feature Snow Leopard category.
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Bernama FILE PIX
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Bernama FILE PIX
National Police collect over RM1 million in discounted summonses on first day of 2TM programme
The sum was from payments received from 2,750 visitors who showed up to take up the 60 per cent discount offer by the police.
Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National Selangor govt yet to receive feedback on progress of Faisal Halim's case
They are still awaiting information for dissemination after an emergency motion to condemn the extreme and violent action against the sportsman was unanimously approved at the previous session.