TWO businessmen were charged in the Sessions Court in Ipoh today with giving false information on their identity cards by using Kediaman Diraja Istana Kinta as their address.

Mohamad Halmi Waramejini, 55,  of Johor Baru, and Affendy Abdul Aziz, 49, of Subang Jaya in Selangor, however, pleaded not guilty before Judge Norita Mohd Ardani.

The two men were charged with giving false information on their identity cards by using the residence of the royal family despite knowing that the information was false.

They were charged with committing the offence at the UTC Perak National Registration Department counter at Level 4, Ipoh Central Market, Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar on October 25, 2015.

They were charged with violating Regulation 25 (1) (b) of the National Registration Regulations 1990 which provides for an imprisonment for up to three years or a fine not exceeding RM20,000 or both, if convicted.

Norita allowed the two businessmen bail of RM6,000 each with one surety. They are also to report themselves to the nearest police station once a month.

Deputy public prosecutor Sally Chay prosecuted. The two were represented by lawyer  Mohamad Salihen Mastor.

The court set December 8 for mention. – Bernama, October 21, 2021.