A CONTRACTOR was charged in the Tawau magistrates’ court today with obstructing a policeman from discharging his duty.

However, Dillie Rais Sidi, 37, claimed trial to the charge of obstructing Lance Corporal Emmie Awiera Azmi from discharging his duty at the Pasar Semarak area at about 8.20am last Saturday.

He was also charged with failing to produce his identification card when requested by the authority at the same place and date, to which he also pleaded not guilty.

Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani allowed him bail of RM5,000 with one surety on each count and set March 9 and 15 for mention of the cases, respectively.

Dillie posted bail.

Deputy public prosecutor Mohammed Ali Imran and prosecuting officer Dayang Nur Azarinawaty Ag Kachee prosecuted, while Darmin Achok represented the accused. – Bernama, February 10, 2021.