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Borneo Post
11-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Indonesian couple in Sibu jailed 6 months over illegal entry into M'sia
Judge Musyiri Peet delivered the sentence after both accused — Heriadi, 39, and Keti, 36 — pleaded guilty to the charge. – Photo by Jane Moh SIBU (July 11): An Indonesian couple has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Sessions Court here for entering Malaysia illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet delivered the sentence after both accused — Heriadi, 39, and Keti, 36 — pleaded guilty to the charge. The court also ordered them to be referred to the Immigration Department after serving their prison terms. They were arrested at about 9.50pm on June 23 by the roadside along Jalan Teku-Pasai Siong, after failing to produce valid travel documents. They were charged under Section 6(1)(C) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Amendment 2002) and punished under Section 6(3), which carries a maximum fine of RM10,000, up to five years' jail, or both, and up to six strokes of the cane. Investigations confirmed the couple had no records of legal entry into Malaysia. It is understood that the arrest was made while police were investigating a separate murder case involving another Indonesian national at a farm hut in Jalan Rantau Panjang. In relation to that case, Heriadi was separately charged with murder at the Magistrates' Court here on July 8. He was accused of killing a fellow countryman, identified as Andi, at around 7pm on June 22. No plea was recorded, as the case will be heard at the High Court. Deputy public prosecutor Cynthia Emmelda Jerry appeared for the prosecution, while the couple was unrepresented. illegal entry Indonesian jail Sibu
Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Indonesian couple gets 6 months for entering Malaysia illegally
The Sibu magistrates' court ordered that the couple be referred to the immigration department on completion of their jail terms. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : An Indonesian couple, one of whom faces a charge of murdering a countryman in Sarawak last month, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment by the Sibu sessions court today after pleading guilty to entering the country illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet handed down the sentence on Heriadi, 39, and his wife, Keti, 36, and ordered them to be referred to the immigration department upon completing their jail terms. The couple was found to have entered Malaysia without valid travel documents on June 23 at about 9.50pm near Jalan Teku-Pasai Siong in Sibu. They were detained during a police spot check after being suspected of involvement in the murder of an Indonesian national earlier. Investigations found they had no valid travel documents, and immigration department records showed no entry or exit records under their names. Heriadi was charged in the magistrates' court on Tuesday with killing a fellow Indonesian, Andi, at a plantation hut on Jalan Rantau Panjang at 7pm on June 22. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the High Court's jurisdiction. The next hearing is set for Aug 29.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
Indonesian couple jailed 6 months for illegal entry into Malaysia
SIBU: An Indonesian couple has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Sessions Court here after admitting to entering Malaysia without valid travel documents. Judge Musyiri Peet delivered the verdict for 39-year-old Heriadi and his 36-year-old wife, Keti, who will be handed over to the Immigration Department after serving their jail terms. The couple entered Malaysia illegally on June 23 around 9.50 pm near Jalan Teku-Pasai Siong. They were charged under Section 6(1)(C) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Amendment 2002), which carries a maximum penalty of RM10,000, five years' imprisonment, or both, along with possible whipping of up to six strokes. Authorities detained the pair during a police spot check while investigating the murder of an Indonesian national at a plantation hut on Jalan Rantau Panjang. Immigration records confirmed they had no valid entry or exit documents under their names. Deputy Public Prosecutor Cynthia Emmelda Jerry led the prosecution, while the defendants had no legal representation. In a separate case, Heriadi faces a murder charge at the Magistrate's Court for allegedly killing fellow Indonesian Andi on June 22 at a plantation hut. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the High Court's jurisdiction, with the next hearing scheduled for August 29. - Bernama
Malay Mail
11-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Indonesian couple jailed for illegal entry into Malaysia, man also accused of murder in Sibu
SIBU, July 11 — An Indonesian couple was sentenced to six months' imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to entering Malaysia illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Heriadi and his 36-year-old wife, Keti, who were also ordered to be referred to the Immigration Department upon completing their jail terms. According to the charge sheet, the couple entered Malaysia without valid travel documents on June 23 at about 9.50pm near Jalan Teku-Pasai Siong here. They were charged under Section 6(1)(C) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Amendment 2002) and face penalties under Section 6(3) of the same Act, which carries a fine of up to RM10,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both, and may also include whipping of up to six strokes upon conviction. The pair was detained during a police spot check after being suspected of involvement in the murder of an Indonesian national at a plantation hut on Jalan Rantau Panjang. Investigations found they had no valid travel documents and Immigration Department records showed no entry or exit records under their names. The prosecution was led by Deputy Public Prosecutor Cynthia Emmelda Jerry while both defendants were unrepresented. Separately, Heriadi faces a murder charge at the Magistrate's Court for allegedly killing a fellow Indonesian, Andi, on June 22 at 7pm at a plantation hut on Jalan Rantau Panjang. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the High Court's jurisdiction. The next hearing is set for August 29. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
08-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Indonesian charged with murdering countryman in Sibu
No plea was recorded from Heriadi when the charge was read out to him by a court interpreter. (Pexels pic) PETALING JAYA : An Indonesian man was charged in the Sibu magistrates' court today with murdering his countryman at a garden shed on Jalan Rantau Panjang in Sibu, Sarawak, last month. Bernama reported that no plea was recorded from Heriadi, 39, when the charge was read out to him by a court interpreter before magistrate Romario Jonoi. Heriadi is charged with causing the death of Andi at about 7pm on June 22 at a garden shed in Jalan Rantau Panjang. The charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code provides for the death sentence, or 30 to 40 years' imprisonment and at least 12 strokes of the rotan if convicted. The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Aiman Zarith Zahrullail. Heriadi was unrepresented. The court set Aug 29 for mention of the case. In the same court, Heriadi and his wife Keti, 36, were jointly charged under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 (Amendment 2002) with entering the country without valid travel documents. They were charged with committing the offence in Jalan Teku Pasai-Siong at 9.50pm on June 23. The offence provides for a fine of not more than RM10,000, up to five years' imprisonment, or both, and not more than six strokes of the rotan under Section 6(3) of the same Act. No plea was recorded from either accused, and the court set July 17 for mention.
