“The High Court on Monday ordered MACC to deliver to accused Sim Choo Thiam a statement of facts in his favour within 14 days, although the order was later stayed pending appeal.

KUALA LUMPUR: A High Court judge has ruled that the prosecution must deliver a written statement of facts favourable to the defence of an accused person to ensure a fair trial.

Justice K Muniandy said the disclosure under Section 51A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) prior to the commencement of a trial would place the accused and prosecution on equal footing.” https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/02/11/prosecution-must-notify-accused-of-facts-in-his-favour-says-judge/#:~:text=The%20High%20Court,on%20equal%20footing.

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