Magistrate MS Arunjothy decided this following an application by deputy public prosecutor Izzat Amir Idham.

Lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali, representing Yusoff Rawther, did not object to the prosecution’s application.

Yusoff was charged in the magistrates’ court here on Sept 12 with trafficking 305g of cannabis, but no plea was recorded as the case is under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

On Oct 9, he was charged with the possession of imitation pistols at a roadside near a condominium in Bukit Kiara here at 9.25am on Sept 6.

The charge, under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, provides for imprisonment of up to one year, or a maximum fine of RM5,000, or both if convicted.

The case came up for mention before magistrate S Mageswary, during which Izzat requested that the court fix a new date for mention.

“We want to examine whether this firearm possession case should be tried together with another case facing the accused, which is drug trafficking. We request a date, if allowed, a month from today,” said Izzat.

Rafique said the defence did not object to the prosecution’s application and requested to be supplied with a copy of the charge made against his client.

Mageswary then set Dec 13 for mention.