Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin meted out the sentence against Mohamad Ayub Musa, 36, after he pleaded guilty to the charge read out at the High Court here following the transfer of the case from the Ipoh Sessions Court in Perak.

The court ordered the accused to serve his jail term from the date of arrest on Jan 6.

Ayub was charged with possessing items with elements of terrorism or those related to IS on his mobile phone at a house in Persiaran Taman Meru 14, Taman Meru 2C, Jelapang, Kinta, Perak, at 7.20am on Jan 6.

He was charged under Section 130JB(1)(a) of the Penal Code which carries a maximum of seven years’ jail, or a fine, and possible forfeiture of the items involved, if convicted.

Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Mohd Firdaus Abu Hanipah pressed for a deterrent punishment, considering the crime could undermine the country’s peace.

“Among the contents of the 17 videos is footage of IS militants during wars, in which it also calls Muslims to participate in such activities.

“Besides that, some of the videos also urge Malaysians to wage war against the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian government.

“As such, I request for a heavy punishment as a lesson to the accused and public,” he said.

The accused, who was unrepresented, pleaded for a lighter sentence, saying that he regretted his actions.

“I have lost everything. I am truly sorry and apologise to all. I just want to focus on taking care of my elderly parents,” he said.