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Borneo Post
21 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Kuching man who smashed car windscreen at Jalan Central Timur fined RM2,500
Photo shows the Kuching Court Complex. — Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (July 23): The Magistrates' Court here today fined a man RM2,500 in default five months in jail for smashing the front windscreen of a car with a rock. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Wan Ali convicted Lim Teck Chong, 51, on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 427 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to five years, or a fine, or both upon conviction. According to the charge, Lim committed mischief by breaking the front windscreen of a 33-year-old man's car, causing losses amounting to RM600. The offence was committed at around 6.20am on Jalan Central Timur here on July 20. Based on the facts of the case, the victim discovered that the front windscreen of his car, which was parked by the roadside, had been smashed by Lim. Lim had kicked cones placed by the roadside before hurling a large rock at the car's windscreen. Members of the public witnessed his actions. At the time of the incident, the victim was on duty as a race marshal. Following the incident, a police report was lodged and Lim was arrested the same day for further action. Lim did not have legal representation.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Police arrest suspect linked to murder of Ekurhuleni senior auditor Mpho Mafole
Mafole, who was the city's group divisional head for corporate and forensic audits, was reportedly tied to probe into R2b electricity billing scandal. City of Ekurhuleni forensic audit head Mpho Mafole was shot and killed on the R23 highway near Esselen Park. Picture: Facebook Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Ekurhuleni municipality's senior auditor, Mpho Mafole. Mafole, who was the city's group divisional head for corporate and forensic audits, was gunned down on Monday. The 40-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 23 July. *This is a developing story ALSO READ: Police probe murder of Ekurhuleni senior auditor Mpho Mafole
9 News
2 days ago
- 9 News
Accused childcare paedophile has court date pushed back
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Accused paedophile Joshua Dale Brown won't face court again until next year, after a magistrate gave police more time to gather evidence against him. The childcare worker did not appear for a brief hearing in Melbourne Magistrates' Court today, when prosecutors applied to extend his committal mention date. Brown was in May charged with more than 70 offences relating to the alleged abuse of eight children in his care. Joshua Brown, 26, was arrested on May 12. (Supplied) The 26-year-old worked at 20 childcare centres across Melbourne between January 2017 and May 2025, Victoria Police say. Magistrate Donna Bakos today allowed the police to serve the brief of evidence to the defence by December 4, with Brown's next court date listed for February 10. She accepted that detectives needed more time for their investigation and that it was likely more charges would be laid. Brown's barrister, Rishi Nathwani KC, did not oppose the application, telling the court he would need time to consider the material as well. He did fight against charge sheets being released to the media, arguing it was too early given the investigation was ongoing. "Given the high-profile nature already, it would be terribly unfortunate if charges were released prematurely," Nathwani told the court. But Bakos noted the charges were on the public record and she was not prepared to restrict access. "Fair and accurate reporting at this stage requires the nature of the charges to be released," she said. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800. Melbourne Victoria courts crime national Australia CONTACT US Auto news: Why Australians are still driving around without insurance.
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Unemployed man fined RM3,000 for possession of drugs
File photo for illustration purposes KUCHING (July 21): The Magistrates' Court here today fined an unemployed man RM3,000, in default eight months' imprisonment, for possessing 4.10 grammes of methamphetamine, a dangerous drug. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali imposed the sentence on Mohd Al Iqbal Arfan, 25, after he pled guilty to a charge under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which is punishable under Section 12(3) of the same Act. The section provides for a fine of up to RM100,000, a jail term of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. The offence took place around 6.30pm on July 19, 2024, at a parking lot in front of an electrical supply store at Synergy Square, Jalan Matang. According to the facts of the case, a police team approached Mohd Al Iqbal on suspicion of drug possession and conducted a search, during which they discovered a transparent plastic packet containing crystal-like substances inside his zippered bag. They seized the items, and the accused was taken to the Padawan District Narcotics Crime Investigation Division for further action. A subsequent chemistry report later confirmed the substance to be methamphetamine, weighing 4.10 grammes. The prosecution was conducted by prosecuting officer ASP Arman Ibrahim, while the accused was represented by lawyer Osman Ibrahim.
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Courier supervisor in Kuching jailed five months for stealing parcels
Photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (July 21): A 27-year-old courier company supervisor was sentenced to five months' imprisonment by the Magistrates' Court here today for stealing parcels belonging to customers from the company's warehouse. Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan handed down the sentence to Muhd Fitri Ahmad after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 381 of the Penal Code. The section provides for imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine upon conviction. The offence was committed at the company's premises in Kampung Senari, Muara Tebas Land District, at about 11.24am on July 14, 2025. According to the facts of the case, one of Muhd Fitri's colleagues saw him rummaging through and stealing several customers' parcels in the warehouse's storage area. The female colleague lodged a police report, which led to Muhd Fitri's arrest four days later. A review of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage subsequently confirmed that Muhd Fitri had committed the offence. Muhd Fitri was unrepresented by legal counsel. customer parcels lead stealing
