Shahifuldin Shahiran, 46, pleaded not guilty to all the charges read to him before sessions court judge Rohaida Ishak, who also sat as a magistrate, Bernama reported.

At the sessions court, he was accused of possessing a Colt UTC/TIC .45 calibre pistol and a magazine, as well as a Forjas Taurus S.A PT 24/7 9mm pistol and a magazine without a valid licence or permit.

He allegedly committed both offences at a car workshop in Kampung Siput Siong, Baling, at 12.30am on May 1 under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, which provides for up to 14 years’ jail and no less than six strokes of the rotan, upon conviction.

Under a third charge, Shahifuldin was accused of possessing a black imitation pistol made in Taiwan without lawful reason at the same date, time and place.

The charge was framed under Section 36 of the Arms Act 1960, which provides for up to a year’s jail, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both.

At the magistrates’ court, Shahifuldin faced two additional charges of possessing two air rifle barrels and 19 rounds of gold and silver-coloured ammunition without a valid licence or permit at the same location, time and date.

Both charges were brought under Section 8(a) of the Firearms Act 1960, which provides for up to seven years’ jail, a fine of up to RM10,000 or both.

The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutor Nurul Nadia Jamal, while Shahifuldin was represented by National Legal Aid Foundation lawyer Intan Nursyafina Baharudin.

The court denied bail and fixed July 12 for mention of the case.