Man, brother-in-law jailed for terrorism offences

KUALA LUMPUR: A 27-year-old man and his brother-in-law were sentenced to six years’ and three years’ jail respectively for being members of the Abu Sayyaf militant group and omitting information related to the group.

Judge Datuk Mohd Sofian Abd Razak meted out the sentences to Hajar Abdul Mubin and Abdul Syamir Dabilin, 25, after they pleaded guilty to being members of the Islamic State-linked group and intentional omission of information about a terror act.

Sofian, in his judgment, said Hajar was lucky as the prosecution team decided to offer an alternative charge.

“Fleeing to Malaysia is not a shortcut for you to escape from your involvement in the terror group.

“Your act can threaten the national security.”

He told Abdul Syamir not to hide information related to terrorism.

“You should know what your brother-in-law did was wrong. You should report it to the authorities.”

Hajar was accused of supporting the Abu Sayyaf group at ZA 214 Lorong Pangsa Baiduri 2, Taman Desa Baiduri, Cheras, between 2010 and Aug 30 last year.

He was charged under Section 130J(1)(b) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum 30 years’ imprisonment.

Abdul Syamir was charged with intentional omission of information regarding a terrorist act at MAG-03 Persiaran Pangsa Baiduri, Taman Desa Baiduri, Cheras, between 2008 and last year.

The offence falls under Section 130M of the same code, which provides for a jail term of seven years, a fine, or both upon conviction.