The accused, Tan Ying Hao, 52, entered the plea before judge Norsalha Hamzah after the court interpreter read all the charges to him in Mandarin.

On the first count, Tan was accused of possessing two swords measuring 77cm and 61cm, without authorisation, for which he was charged under Section 7(1)(a) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 (Act 357), which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment upon conviction.

The second charge involved possessing a black replica pistol inscribed with “We Wet 5168”, under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206), which carries a penalty of up to one year in prison, a fine of up to RM5,000 or both upon conviction.

Tan also faced a third charge of possessing six components of an AR-15 firearm, including one lower receiver, two barrels, two handguards and a front sight base without a valid firearm licence.

For the fourth charge, he is accused of possessing two unlicensed components of an M-16 firearm, specifically one magazine and one lower receiver.

As for the fifth charge, Tan is accused of possessing various ammunition, including .45 auto bullets marked “A-USA”, Luger bullets marked “A-USA”, and .38 special bullets marked “RAI 11”, all without a valid firearm licence or permit.

The third to fifth charges were framed under Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206), which provides for a maximum sentence of seven years’ imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM10,000, or both upon conviction.

He allegedly committed all five offences at a restaurant here at 12.40am on July 15.

The judge denied him bail as the accused has a case pending in the Alor Setar court and a scheduled case mention on Oct 11.

Deputy public prosecutor Jodia Poh appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was represented by lawyer Widyaevasari Kanifiah.