According to an article by Izz Laily Hussein, four individuals, including a 16-year-old schoolboy, pleaded not guilty to charges of endangering public safety by setting off fireworks towards a main road in Skudai, Johor Bahru. This incident allegedly occurred at Jalan Skudai-Gelang Patah near the Taman Nesa traffic lights at 1:30 am on the 8th of November. The three adult men were charged under Section 286 of the Penal Code, while the teenager is subject to the sentencing provisions of the Child Act 2001. The court had granted the four accused bail in the range of RM1,500 to Rm3,000 each, with their next court appearance to be set on December 3. In a related case, two other individuals have also pleaded not guilty to charges of riding motorcycles in a manner that endangered or obstructed traffic. They were each granted bail of RM2,500 and are scheduled to appear in court on December 11. The incident highlights the importance of responsible behaviour on public roads and the need to prioritise other drivers’ safety.
