KOTA KINABALU, Dec 18 — A Pakistani man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of causing the death of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Kota Marudu last month.
Amir Ali Khan Nawaty, 40, is charged with causing the death of Norikoh Saliwa in a lorry at Km2.8 Jalan Kota Marudu-Langkon between 11am and 12.30pm on November 25.
The charge, under section 304 (b) of the Penal Code for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, carries a maximum imprisonment for 10 years, or fine or both, if found guilty.
Judge Duncan Sikodol refused Amir Ali bail and set January 14 for mention while hearing was set for February 7 and 8.
Earlier, Amir Ali, who was unrepresented, requested for bail on grounds that he is married to a local and they have two children.
However, the prosecution, represented by deputy public prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, objected to the bail application because of several factors, including the possibility of the accused fleeing the country.
She also requested a court order for the accused to surrender his passport. — Bernama
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