Three charges have been filed against the taxi driver in connection with the tragic accident in Malaysia last Sunday that resulted in the death of a Maldivian student.

According to reports in the "Malay Mail", the 37-year-old e-hailing driver, identified as Muhammad Shafiq Ibrahim, denied allegations that he was driving under the influence of methamphetamine ("meth").

According to the charges filed by the police, Muhammad Shafiq, a father of two, was driving a Perodua Ativa under the influence of methamphetamine, which resulted in the death of Aminath Imily Nazim, 22, a Maldivian student who was a passenger in the car.

In addition, charges have been filed against the driver for driving under the influence of drugs, causing injury to the other student in the car, Aishath Sara Nizam, 22. The driver also faces an additional charge for reckless driving, which resulted in a collision with another vehicle and caused injury to Sara.

The charges were filed under Malaysia's Road Transport Act. If the first charge is proven, it carries a maximum prison sentence of 15 years and a fine ranging between 50,000 and 100,000 Ringgit.

If the second charge is proven, it carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a fine ranging between 30,000 and 50,000 Ringgit.

If the third charge is proven, it carries a maximum prison sentence of 12 months and a fine ranging between 5,000 and 10,000 Ringgit.

While the driver requested release on bail, the court set a bail of 9,000 Ringgit, suspended his driving license until the conclusion of the case, and scheduled the next hearing for December 4.