INAUGURAL E-PG USE IN HIGH COURTS OF SABAH AND SARAWAK

KOTA KINABALU, The Electronic Plead Guilty system, also known as e-PG, was first implemented in the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak yesterday. In a statement today, the High Courts of Sabah and Sarawak announced the adoption of this innovation and the introduction of their own e-PG module through the e-Kehakiman Sabah and Sarawak (e-KSS) system. "This innovative system allows individuals charged under 42 minor traffic offences to electronically enter a guilty plea, thereby enhancing efficiency and accessibility while reducing the need for in-person court appearances," the statement said. E-PG was first used at the Sha Alam Magistrates Court on Feb 5, 2021. The statement said the e-PG platform offers a secure, user-friendly interface that guides summoned individuals through the online guilty plea process where it is appropriate and permitted by the law. Allowing summoned individuals to resolve their cases remotely would save time, reduce court congestion, and provide a more convenient option for those who might otherwise face challenges attending court in person, it added. Source: BERNAMA News Agency