The hearing had

two interpreters. One interpreted English to Malay while the other interpreted Malay to Kelantanese to Mat Repin, who is from Kelantan. The prosecution's case was that when Mat Repin arrived at the checkpoint and was asked whether he had any cigarettes to declare, his reply was no. As he appeared nervous, the senior customs officer decided to check the scooter. Questioned further if he was carrying any "barang" (thing), Mat Repin replied that he had a kilogram of "ganja" (cannabis) under the petrol tank.