Justice Latifah Tahar said the decision took into account the absence of objections from the prosecution and the fact that Hamimah Yakub, as a woman, fell under exemptions stipulated in the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012.

She also said there was no evidence suggesting that the applicant posed a risk of fleeing or interfering with witnesses if released on bail.

“The court also considered the age of the applicant, who is now 73, and the submitted evidence of her health problems. Therefore, the court grants bail with conditions,” Latifah said.

Hamimah, a member of GISBH, is among 22 people detained under Sosma and accused of being members of an organised crime group at a location in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang, from October 2020 to September 2024.

The charge was framed under Section 130V(1) of the Penal Code, which provides for five to 20 years in prison, upon conviction.

Hamimah was also prohibited from contacting any of the prosecution witnesses and ordered to surrender her passport to the court until the case concludes.

She is also required to report to the Kajang police headquarters every two weeks until the trial ends.

“Failure to comply with any of the bail conditions could result in the issuance of an arrest warrant, forfeiture or increase of bail, or imprisonment until the case is resolved,” the judge said.

Earlier, lawyer Kamal Hisham Jaafar argued that the bail application was made under Section 13(2)(b) of Sosma, which specifically allows for consideration of release under bail for women, minors, or those suffering from severe illness.

He added that Hamimah suffered from multiple health conditions, including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and chronic eczema.

“The poor conditions and lack of cleanliness in prison have worsened the applicant’s health. She has been in remand at the Kajang women’s prison for approximately four months since Sept 20 last year,” he said.