KOTA TINGGI: A factory worker has been charged at the Sessions Court here with two counts of possessing materials linked to the Islamic State (IS) terror group.

The accused, Suhaini Sarwan, 46, nodded in understanding as the charges were read before judge Hayda Faridzal Abu Hassan.

However, no plea was recorded from Suhaini, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

According to the charge sheet, Suhaini was in possession of articles related to IS and terrorism-related activities on her laptop.

She was also accused of having items related to IS at about 2.20pm on May 30 at Jalan Baiduri, Taman Daiman Jaya, and Felda Lok Heng Barat, both in Kota Tinggi.

The charges were framed under Section 130JB(1)(a) of the Penal Code for the possession of materials in support of terrorist activities.

The offence is punishable under Section 130JB(1) of the same Act, which provides a jail sentence of up to seven years or fines, as well as the seizure of properties used or intended to be used to commit the offence.

The case was prosecuted by deputy public prosecutor Mohammad Fakhrurrazi Ahmad Salim, while the accused was not represented.

No bail was offered to the accused in accordance with Section 13 of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma).

The case has been set for mention on July 29 for a decision on the application to transfer the trial to the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

On Tuesday, Suhaini and her husband were charged at the Johor Baru Sessions Court for five counts of supporting and possessing items related to IS.