Application by Benjy for release dismissed by High Court - Benjy will be held for 2 years in Muar.

The High Court here has dismissed a harbeas corpus application filed by actor Khaeryll Benjamin Ibrahim - better known as Benjy - that sought his release from detention.

Judge Mohd Sofian Abd Razak said on Wednesday that Benjy's re-arrest on March 25 under Section 3 of the Dangerous Drugs Act (Special Preventive Measures) was valid.

The court was also informed by Senior Federal Counsel Najib Zakaria that Benjy was sent to a rehabilitation centre in Muar, Johor on Wednesday morning under the directive of Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop.

2 years at Muar detention centre for Benjy

NO MORE DRAMA : Amir Hamzah (right) and Azean (centre) with her family leaving the High Court after proceedings today

The High Court this morning dismissed the habeas corpus application by actor Khaireyll Benjamin Ibrahim or Benjy.

Judge Datuk Mohd Sofian Abd Razak made the decision this morning. Benjy was detained under Section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) 1985 which resulted him to be detained for two years maximum at Muar detention centre in Johor.

The detention order, although signed by Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop yesterday evening, only came about to both counsels this morning.

Senior Federal counsel Najib Zakaria said he was only informed of the detention order this morning and that Benjy was also sent to the centre this morning.

Following the decision, Benjy’s counsel Amer Hamzah Rashid said he would file an appeal to the Federal Court while he would also file a new application for habeas corpus to challenge the provision under Section 6.