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Education
Skills
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Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam

Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam

Deputy Public Prosecutor
Putrajaya

Summary

With 17 years of experience as a deputy public prosecutor at the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) Malaysia, Mr. Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam is a seasoned legal professional. Throughout his career, he has successfully handled diverse criminal cases, including drug offenses, murder, violent crimes, terrorism, corruption, and sedition. Mr. Mustaffa played a pivotal role in prosecuting high-profile cases such as the 1MDB corruption trial involving the former Prime Minister and the corruption case against the former First Lady of Malaysia.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Serious Crime Unit, Attorney General's Chambers
01.2024 - Current
  • Prosecuted a broad range of criminal cases, including terrorism, organized crime, and violent offenses.
  • Led several high-profile prosecution cases, including the trial of PP v Avitan Shalom (Israeli agent) and the case involving the family members of the Ulu Tiram Police Station attacker.
  • Delivered lectures to enforcement agencies and stakeholders on counter-terrorism initiatives and case development.
  • Reviewed investigation papers and provided legal guidance to enforcement agencies on applicable laws, including SOSMA 2012 and the Strategic Trade Act 2010.

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Special Litigation Unit, AGC
09.2018 - 12.2023
  • A member of the prosecution team in high-profile corruption cases, including the 1MDB trial involving the former Prime Minister and the Solar Hybrid corruption case against the former First Lady of Malaysia.
  • Reviewed investigation papers and provided legal guidance to enforcement agencies on corruption-related matters.

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Serious Crime Unit, Attorney General's Chambers
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Prosecuted a broad spectrum of criminal cases, including terrorism, organized crime, and violent offenses.
  • Notably, contributed to the prosecution of the 2016 terrorist attack at the Movida Club in Puchong, Selangor.
  • Reviewed investigation papers and provided legal guidance to enforcement agencies on applicable laws, including SOSMA 2012.
  • Delivered lectures to various enforcement agencies and stakeholders on counter-terrorism initiatives and case development.

Assistant State Legal Advisor

Selangor State Legal Advisor's Chambers
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Litigated civil cases related to land fraud and contractual disputes.
  • Handled arbitration cases at the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (now the Asian International Arbitration Centre, AIAC).
  • Offered legal advice on civil matters to various state authorities.

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Johor State Prosecution Unit
07.2013 - 01.2014
  • Prosecuted cases in the Shah Alam High Court and Petaling Jaya High Court.
  • Managed high-profile criminal cases, including murder, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and appeals from lower courts.
  • Reviewed investigation papers and provided legal guidance to enforcement agencies on applicable laws.

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Attorney General's Chambers, Kuala Lumpur Branch
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Served as Head of Prosecution for the Sessions and Magistrates Courts in Ampang.
  • Oversaw administrative operations and provided leadership to a team of 10 prosecutors.
  • Managed and prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases within the Sessions and Magistrates Courts of Ampang.
  • Reviewed investigation papers and provided legal guidance to enforcement agencies on applicable laws.

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Selangor State Prosecution Unit
01.2009 - 02.2012
  • Prosecuted cases in the Shah Alam High Court and Petaling Jaya High Court.
  • Managed high-profile criminal cases, including murder, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and appeals from lower courts.
  • Reviewed investigation papers and provided legal guidance to enforcement agencies on applicable laws.

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Narcotics Unit, Attorney General's Chambers
07.2007 - 01.2009

- Stationed at the Narcotics Unit, Prosecution Division of AGC HQ.

- Review cases referred from the States and prepare Notes for decision by the Unit Head, Head of Prosecution Division and the Attorney General.

- Handled criminal cases relating to drug trafficking offences and illegal assembly.

Education

MASTER OF LAWS - ADVOCACY SKILLS

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
10.2012 - 07.2013

BACHELOR OF LAWS -

University of Malaya
KUALA LUMPUR
06.2003 - 06.2007

Skills

Prosecution

Litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Evidence analysis

Profile

Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam, Deputy Public Prosecutor, Attorney General's Chambers, +60102204766, mustaffa@agc.gov.my, Attorney General's Chambers, Putrajaya, Putrajaya

Area Of Expertise

Criminal Prosecution

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the AGC's Excellent Service Award (APC) in 2009 and 2018.
  • Received commendation letters for outstanding service in 2011, 2019, and 2020.
  • Received the Exemplary Employee Award in 2010.

Affiliations

  • Member of Judicial and Legal Service Officers' Association (JALSOA)
  • Life member of PARFUM (Pertubuhan Alumni Rumpun Fakulti Undang-Undang), University of Malaya

Timeline

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Serious Crime Unit, Attorney General's Chambers
01.2024 - Current

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Special Litigation Unit, AGC
09.2018 - 12.2023

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Serious Crime Unit, Attorney General's Chambers
01.2016 - 09.2018

Assistant State Legal Advisor

Selangor State Legal Advisor's Chambers
01.2014 - 12.2015

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Johor State Prosecution Unit
07.2013 - 01.2014

MASTER OF LAWS - ADVOCACY SKILLS

Nottingham Trent University
10.2012 - 07.2013

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Attorney General's Chambers, Kuala Lumpur Branch
02.2012 - 09.2012

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Selangor State Prosecution Unit
01.2009 - 02.2012

Deputy Public Prosecutor

Narcotics Unit, Attorney General's Chambers
07.2007 - 01.2009

BACHELOR OF LAWS -

University of Malaya
06.2003 - 06.2007
Mohamad Mustaffa P KunyalamDeputy Public Prosecutor