Police have confirmed that Ahmad Saiful Islam, the son of Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu, was charged with drug consumption last week.
Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department acting director Kamarulzaman Mamat said that the 31-year-old was on trial under Section 15 (1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The section concerns the self-administration or consumption of drugs.
If convicted, one is liable for an RM5,000 fine or a maximum two-year jail term.
“The DPP charged him on June 13 and released him on RM3,000 bail.
“He is presently waiting to go on trial at the Kuala Lumpur Court,” Kamarulzaman was quoted as saying.
The criminal case was heard at the Magistrates’ court before magistrate Puteri Nursheila Rahimi.
Saiful was arrested in January after testing positive for marijuana following a midnight raid by Dang Wangi police on entertainment outlets along Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lumpur.
Immediately after the arrest, Mohamad, popularly known as Mat Sabu, confirmed that his son had been involved and said all were equal in the eyes of the law.
“My family and me will leave it to the authorities to take action in accordance to the law.
“My son is the same as anyone else’s child and is subjected to the same legal processes,” he said in a short statement.