KOTA KINABALU (July 14): A Sessions Court here today ordered three men to enter their defence on a charge of gang robbery.
Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against Mohd Melvin Matdi, 36, Shahrizan Sablee, 24, and Zamree Said, 35.
The three were charged under Section 395 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of 20 years and whipping, upon conviction.
The court fixed August 8 for the defence trial.
Mohd Melvin was denied bail and remains in remand, while bail for the other two accused was extended.
According to the facts of the case, the three men allegedly robbed a 39-year-old woman of a luxury handbag at a tamu in Menggatal at about 4.20am on March 7 last year.
Deputy public prosecutor Bryan Francis is leading the prosecution.
Counsel Sylvester Kwan is representing Mohd Melvin, while the other two accused remain unrepresented.
Four prosecution witnesses are expected to be called during the trial.
