What specific militant activities are three Malaysian youths charged with?

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Three Malaysian Youths Charged with Militant Activities

Three Malaysian youths, Muhammad Hafizi Mat Jusoh, 19, Ahmad Azmi Ahmad Rosli, 25, and Mahadi Ibrahim, 34, have been charged with various militant activities, including providing and receiving training on making explosives, possessing terrorism-related items, and attending terrorist training sessions. The charges were brought forth in the Sessions court in Kota Bharu.
Providing and Receiving Explosives Training

Muhammad Hafizi Mat Jusoh faces a charge of knowingly providing training on making explosives through a WhatsApp chat group named ‘The Rise of Jundullah’ on September 23. Ahmad Azmi Ahmad Rosli and Mahadi Ibrahim are separately charged with receiving similar training on making explosives from Muhammad Hafizi via the same WhatsApp group. These actions fall under Section 130F(a) and Section 130FA(a) of the Penal Code, respectively, which carry severe penalties including imprisonment of up to 30 years and fines.
Possession of Terrorism-Related Items

Further charges against the youths involve the possession of items linked to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. Muhammad Hafizi is accused of possessing IS-related materials on his Instagram account and within his handphone, discovered on October 10 in Pasir Puteh. Ahmad Azmi is also charged with possessing terrorism-related items, including images, videos, and documents, found on his handphone at the same location and date. These charges are brought under Section 130JB(1)(b) of the Penal Code, punishable by up to seven years imprisonment or a fine.
Attending Terrorist Training

All three individuals are also charged with attending terrorist training. Muhammad Hafizi is accused of attending such training at a vacant site in Gong Kulim, Pasir Puteh, on October 10. Ahmad Azmi and Mahadi Ibrahim face similar charges for attending terrorist training at the same location between October 10, with the intent to commit a terrorist act. The charge related to attending terrorist training is under Section 130FB(1)(a) of the Penal Code, which can lead to imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine.
Additional Charge for Explosive Device Possession

In addition to the militant activity charges, Muhammad Hafizi pleaded guilty to a separate charge under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for the possession of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). This offence, discovered on October 10 in Pasir Puteh, carries a potential imprisonment of up to 14 years and can include caning. The Deputy Public Prosecutor has requested a probation report for Muhammad Hafizi prior to sentencing.

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