High Court remands Malaysian accused as meth case adjourned
Allegations relate to the importation of 491.6 grams of methamphetamine through Nadi International Airport.
Wednesday 05 August 2026 | 14:00
Chan Mooi Sing is escorted by a police officer outside the High Court in Lautoka.
Photo: Mereleki Nai
The State prosecution opposed bail for a Malaysian national charged over the alleged importation and possession of methamphetamine when the matter came before the High Court in Lautoka.
Chan Mooi Sing, the third accused, appeared before Justice Riyaz Hamza this morning alongside co-accused Kalokalo Mataunidilo and Mereani Caginisiga.
Sing remains in remand custody, while Mataunidilo and Caginisiga continue on bail.
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The three are jointly charged with the alleged importation and possession of 491.6 grams of methamphetamine.
It is alleged that on January 6, at Nadi International Airport, they unlawfully imported and possessed the illicit drug. A second count alleges that between December 31, 2025, and January 6, 2026, they engaged in the transfer, transportation and importation of methamphetamine without lawful authority in Nadi.
Caginisiga faces two counts of unlawful importation and unlawful possession of illicit drugs involving 491.6 grams of methamphetamine.
Mataunidilo faces one count of unlawful importation of illicit drugs involving the same quantity.
The court heard that the drugs were allegedly transported on a flight from Malaysia, via Singapore, to Nadi International Airport.
State lawyer Laisiasa Baleilevuka told the court that the transcript of the caution interview was still pending and sought a further 21 days to update and serve the disclosure documents.
The defence did not object, citing the volume of disclosure material and the need to review it before the first accused enters a plea.
Defence lawyer, Mosese Naivalu, made an oral application seeking medical attention for his client, saying she had developed a female-related medical condition.
"The third accused asked for medical assistance, but they couldn't give Panadol," Mr Naivalu told the court.
Justice Hamza said the Fiji Corrections Service had medical personnel and established procedures to address inmates' healthcare needs.
He said the health of inmates remained a priority and that correctional officers would attend to any medical concerns.
Mr Naivalu accepted the clarification and agreed to follow the established process.
He also sought additional time to discuss the disclosure documents with his client because of language barriers.
Justice Hamza granted the applications and adjourned the matter to August 26.
A production order was issued for Sing to appear on the next court date.
Bail was extended for Mataunidilo and Caginisiga, while Sing was further remanded in custody.
