Nightspot caretaker fined
Published on: Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025
By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: The charge under Section 4 of the PEO 1958 and punishable under Section 11 of the same Ordinance provides for a fine of up to RM50,000, or up to one year in jail, or both, on conviction. Kota Kinabalu: An entertainment outlet caretaker was on Monday fined RM2,500, or jailed eight weeks by the Magistrate's Court here for operating the outlet without a licence. Syarin Dewin pleaded guilty before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus to committing the offence at the Oke Gas Bar, Kingfisher plaza, here, on June 7, this year, at 11.25pm. Syarin was found manning the business without a valid licence issued under Section 6 (1) of the Public Entertainment Ordinance (PEO) 1958. The charge under Section 4 of the PEO 1958 and punishable under Section 11 of the same Ordinance provides for a fine of up to RM50,000, or up to one year in jail, or both, on conviction. The prosecution informed the court that police raided the place and found the premises was in operation with music being played. Syarin, who was the caretaker, failed to produce any valid business licence, said Prosecuting Officer Inspector Mohamad Hamidi Mohamad Hamzah. In another court, a 31-year-old man was fined RM25, or jailed three days for causing annoyance to his younger brother through his behaviour. Muhibil Murad pleaded guilty before Magistrate Marilyn Kelvin to committing the offence against Morin Murad, 26, on June 24, this year, at 8.20pm, in a house at Taman Juara, Manggatal. The charge, framed under Section 8(1) of the Minor Offences Ordinance, provides for a RM25 fine on conviction. Inspector Yusdi Basri prosecuted. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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