Kuala Lumpur: A college executive director has pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court to charges of threatening a police officer with the rank of Assistant Superintendent (ASP) over the phone last month.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Al Farid Abdul Hajis, 40, allegedly committed the offence against ASP Mohamed Hanafiah Mohamed Nawi with the intent to instill fear at the Criminal Officer’s Office, Dang Wangi, at 3:51 am on February 5. The charge was brought under Section 506 of the Penal Code, which can lead to a jail term of up to two years, a fine, or both. In cases where the threat involves causing death or grievous harm, the penalty increases to a maximum of seven years in prison, a fine, or both, upon conviction.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Nursyuhada Husna Sulaiman did not propose bail, noting that the offence is non-bailable. However, defence counsel Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi requested bail, pointing out that his client is a college executive director and a father of seven. The defense argued there is no risk of the accused interfering with the witness, who is a senior officer of the Royal Malaysia Police, nor is there any risk of absconding.

Magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim agreed to grant bail at RM3,000 with one surety. An additional condition was imposed that prohibits Al Farid from contacting the victim.