# Weapon possession and assault legal cases in Malaysia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weapon-possession-and-assault-legal-cases-in-malaysia
> Updated: 2026-08-26T05:31:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings have been initiated against individuals in Malaysia facing various weapons-related charges.

In Johor Bahru, Gary Lim Kian Liang, a 46-year-old Singaporean restaurant owner, pleaded not guilty to charges involving the unauthorized possession of a knife, obstructing a police officer, and intentionally causing injury to a woman. The incident reportedly took place near the Sultan Iskandar Building on August 15.

Separately, in Kluang, 33-year-old vehicle trader How Han Wei pleaded not guilty to possessing an unlicensed Smith & Wesson pistol. The court denied bail for this offense. It was noted that How had previously been charged in connection with the murder of a businessman in Batu Pahat.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Kluang vehicle trader charged with illegal firearm possession

A 33-year-old vehicle trader pleaded not guilty in Kluang to possessing an unlicensed Smith & Wesson pistol. Bail was denied, and the case is set for a mention on September 28.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kluang-vehicle-trader-charged-with-illegal-firearm-possession

### 2026-08-20: Singaporean man charged with weapon possession and obstructing police in Johor Bahru

A Singaporean restaurant owner pleaded not guilty in Johor Bahru to charges of weapon possession, obstructing police, and injuring a woman with a knife.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singaporean-man-charged-with-weapon-possession-and-obstructing-police-in-johor-bahru

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