A UTILITY company research officer appeared before the Magistrate in Seremban today and pleaded not guilty to a charge of dangerous driving, resulting in the death of a 72-year-old cyclist on June 1.

Munirah Stapah Salleh, 26, made the plea after the charge was read before Magistrate Intan Syafinaz Ros’lin.

According to the charge, the accused drove a Perodua Axia at high speed or recklessly, which caused the death of Khalid Mohd Isa in an incident at 8.25am on Jalan Temiang-Pantai on June 1.

The charge was submitted under section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides for a maximum prison term of 10 years and a fine of up to RM50,000 upon conviction.

The court allowed Munirah bail of RM3,500 in one surety and suspended her driving licence.

The magistrate adjourned the case until June 21. – Bernama, June 7, 2022.