S Nageshvaran, 34, is accused of driving a Proton Alza with a blood alcohol level of 170 milligrammes per 100 millilitres, exceeding the legal limit, resulting in the death of motorcyclist Linda Aziz and her husband Redzwan Rudi.
The accident occurred at the Jalan Besar/Jalan Mesjid traffic light intersection in Pasir Gudang at around 4.15am on Nov 16.
Nageshvaran was charged under Section 44(1)(b) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a prison sentence ranging from 10 to 15 years and a fine of up to RM100,000 upon conviction.
He may also be banned from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least 10 years from the date of conviction.
Magistrate Nor Farhana Ishak granted bail of RM12,000 for both charges, with one surety, and ordered Nageshvaran to report to the Johor Jaya police station twice a month.
The court also ordered the suspension of his driving licence and the surrender of his passport, pending the conclusion of the case.
S Vikineswary appeared for the prosecution while the accused was represented by lawyer K Sarawanakumar.
The court set Jan 14, 2025 for the next case mention.
On Nov 16, it was reported that a couple had been killed when their Honda Vario motorcycle was struck by an MPV driven by a man allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
They are survived by five children, aged between three and 17, who are now in the care of their grandparents.
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