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Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
Man released on 2-year good behaviour bond
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: The offence under Section 22(1) of the Animals Welfare Enactment 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) of the same Act provides for a fine of up to RM75,000, or a jail term of up to two years, or both, on conviction. Kota Kinabalu: A 24-year-old man was released on two years of good behavior bond for not exercising reasonable care and supervision in relation to the welfare of his Siberian husky. The pet was cruelly beaten by a septuagenarian who was also charged and sentenced accordingly, after killing two turkeys and in self-defence. Sessions Court Judge Hurman Hussain handed the sentence to Brandon Tim Tony who pleaded guilty to the charge against him. Brandon was released on bond with RM2,000 in a local surety and with no conviction record. Apart from that, he was also ordered to attend an animal welfare awareness training session organised by the Sabah Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). Brandon had failed to provide reasonable care and supervision concerning the animal's welfare or protection from cruelty of his dog at 1.30pm on Dec 31, 2024 at a house in Taman Donggongon, Penampang. The offence under Section 22(1) of the Animals Welfare Enactment 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) of the same Act provides for a fine of up to RM75,000, or a jail term of up to two years, or both, on conviction. Previously, on Apr 14, this year, Brandon pleaded guilty to the same charge, but his plea was rejected after he disputed the facts of the case that were read to him. Prosecuting Officer Francis Palikat from DVS informed the court that Brandon through his counsel, had submitted a representation letter to the Sabah State Attorney General's Office, requesting that his client be released on a good behaviour bond. The prosecution also confirmed that the representation had been received. According to the facts of the case, on the day of the incident at around 11.30am, Brandon found that his pet dog, a four-year-old male Siberian Husky named Coby, was missing from the fenced compound of his house. At around 1.30pm, Brandon found his dog weak and covered in blood on the head and mouth, within a fenced area behind a house located 50 to 60 metres from his home. Brandon's mother later lodged a police report regarding the incident at 4.41pm the same day, while the owner of that house, Yong Chen Fah, had made a report earlier at around 2.41pm. A site inspection found that Brandon's house had a fence that was tall and sturdy enough to prevent the dog from escaping. There were no gaps allowing the dog to slip out, and the fence had a locking mechanism that was difficult to open from the outside. However, the owner had not put up a 'Beware of Dog' warning sign and had not provided a suitable leash or collar for control when not at home. The house also did not have a closed-circuit camera (CCTV) system. Meanwhile, an inspection of Yong's property found that the fence around the turkey coop at the back of the house was not tall or secure enough, with large gaps that allowed the dog to enter. The house also lacked security systems such as CCTV. During the investigation, Yong admitted to injuring the dog by throwing stones and hitting it on the head four to five times with a wooden stick after it entered his livestock enclosure and attacked his pet turkeys. According to an examination and treatment by the veterinarian who treated the dog, the animal suffered from optic nerve neuritis in the right eye due to traumatic injury. In addition, the dog sustained injuries to the forehead, a fractured left molar tooth, and a severe ulcer in the right eye. The dog underwent 'corneal repair' and a 'third eyelid flap' procedure because its right eye had ruptured. Brandon's failure to properly care for and supervise his pet dog resulted in the animal suffering injuries due to negligence. Brandon was represented by counsel Batholomew Jingulam. Earlier, media reported that Yong, a senior citizen, was fined RM4,000 after pleading guilty to injuring the Siberian Husky that had entered his property and killed his pet turkeys. He paid the fine. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
Jail for assaulting his elder sister
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: The charge under Section 323, read with Section 326A of the Penal Code, carries up to one year in jail, a fine, whipping, or any two of these, and under Section 326A, the sentence can be doubled if the victim is a spouse, ex-spouse, child, disabled adult, or other family member. Kota Kinabalu: An unemployed man was jailed 12 months by the Magistrate's Court here on Tuesday for assaulting his elder sister during a domestic dispute at their home. Ridzuan Roslan, 29, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Wan Farrah Fariza Wan Ghazali to voluntarily causing hurt to Normala Roslan, 48, on April 27, this year, at 1pm in a unit at Cyber City Apartment Phase 2. The charge under Section 323, read with Section 326A of the Penal Code, carries up to one year in jail, a fine, whipping, or any two of these, and under Section 326A, the sentence can be doubled if the victim is a spouse, ex-spouse, child, disabled adult, or other family member. In passing the sentence, Wan Farrah said family members should be protected, not harmed, and believed a deterrent sentence was necessary to teach Ridzuan a lesson. Earlier, the prosecution in tendering the facts of the case informed the court that on the said day, the dispute began when the victim, told Ridzuan, her younger brother, to stop shouting inside the house. Ridzuan reacted aggressively by punching the victim on the right side of her head, choking her, and slamming her left arm against a metal grille door, said the prosecution, adding that the victim sustained bruises and injuries as a result of the attack. A police report was lodged following the incident, and Ridzuan was arrested. Unrepresented, Ridzuan requested a lenient sentence, saying that he is unemployed and single. Meanwhile, two women were fined a total of RM2,600 for engaging in illegal online gambling activities. Nor Sada and Murni Muis pleaded guilty separately before Magistrate Marilyn Kelvin to the charges against them, respectively. Nor Sada, 41, was ordered to pay a fine of RM1,400, or one month in jail for engaging in an online gambling session using a handphone in public on Nov 9, last year, at 5.30pm, outside a premises at Industrial Point Mile 5, Jalan Tuaran. Murni was fined RM1,200, or jailed one month for purchasing three lottery tickets without a licence on April 15, this year, at 12.30pm, at the five-foot-way of a shop in Kampung Air here. Inspector Yusri Basri, prosecuting, informed the court that RM75 and RM115 in cash were seized by police from Nor Sada and Murni, respectively, during the raid. Nor Sada and Murni were charged under Section 7(2) and Section 9(1) of the Common Gaming House Act 1953, respectively, which provides for a fine of up to RM5,000, or a jail term of up to six months, or both, on conviction. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Man placed on good behaviour bond for neglecting dog
The Kota Kinabalu Court Complex. KOTA KINABALU (July 1): A man was placed under a two-year good behaviour bond by a Sessions Court here for committing an offence under the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015. Judge Hurman Hussain ordered Brandon Tim Tony, 23, to be placed under a RM2,000 bond with one local surety. Brandon pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to properly care for a Siberian Husky and for not monitoring or protecting it from abuse. He committed the offence at a house in Penampang on December 31, 2024. The charge carries a maximum penalty of a RM75,000 fine, a two-year jail term, or both, upon conviction. The court was informed that the dog suffered from optic nerve neuritis in its right eye due to traumatic injuries. It also sustained a cut on the forehead, a broken molar, and a severe ulcer on the right cornea.
The Star
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Hong Leong Bank issues RM400mil Tier 2 subordinated notes
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) has issued RM400 million in nominal value of Tier 2 subordinated notes under its multi-currency Tier 2 subordinated notes programme (HLB T2 Programme). In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the bank said the issuance comprises two tranches: Tranche 6 Series 1, amounting to RM75 million and Tranche 6 Series 2 totalling RM325 million. "Tranche 6 Series 1, with a tenure of 10 years, has a coupon rate of 3.78 per cent per annum, and is non-callable for five years, while Tranche 6 Series 2 has a tenure of 12 years, a coupon rate of 3.85 per cent per annum, and is non-callable for seven years. "Both tranches pay coupons every six months, with Tranche 6 Series 1 callable from June 20, 2030, and Tranche 6 Series 2 from June 21, 2032, on any subsequent coupon payment date," it said. HLB added that the proceeds from the subordinated notes will be utilised, without limitation, for its working capital, general banking, and other corporate purposes, and the refinancing of any existing borrowings incurred, subordinated debt issued by the bank and/or any existing subordinated notes issued under the HLB T2 Programme. RAM Rating Services Bhd has assigned an AA1 rating for the subordinated notes programme. - Bernama
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MSM Malaysia unfazed by influx of sugar imported from Thailand
KUALA LUMPUR: Local sugar producer MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd remains confident in its competitive position despite the influx of imported sugar from Thailand. The group is well positioned to compete with imported products, leveraging its established domestic scale and operational capabilities and will continue to maintain its market presence and deliver value to customers in the face of increased competition. Group CEO Syed Feizal Syed Mohammad said the company has a total scale of two million tons and is adopting a strategy of competing with imported sugar for a certain given volume. 'We still retain a good number of market share, and we have a specific price strategy to counter Thai imports, while the government considers other mitigating factors. 'Our refineries got good efficiencies, and we see significant improvement in Johor, so it's not a matter of economics,' he said after the company's 14th annual general meeting today. Syed Feizal said that special actions must be taken to mitigate dumping practices and that the joint industry has taken measures in that direction. MSM marked 2024 with a turnaround for the group, continuing its positive momentum to produce a year-on-year improvement, which was made all the more significant by a return to profitability. This progress was underpinned by stronger operational performance at MSM Sugar Refinery (Johor) Sdn Bhd and the continued optimisation of steady operations at MSM Prai Bhd. In FY24, MSM Malaysia recorded a profit before tax of RM75 million, a significant reversal from the loss before tax of RM28 million in FY23. Revenue grew 15% year-on-year to RM3.54 billion in FY24 compared to RM3.09 billion in FY23, supported by an 8% increase in sales volume and a 6% higher average selling price. The positive growth was underpinned by the execution of transformation and turnaround strategy, focusing on cost optimisation, efficiency enhancements and market expansion. Despite market challenges, including volatile raw sugar prices and rising freight costs, MSM Malaysia effectively managed risks through proactive hedging strategies and improved cost structures. 'FY24 marked a pivotal year for MSM Malaysia as we successfully delivered a significant turnaround, returning to profitability and achieving notable financial and operational improvements. 'One of the most significant contributors to our improved performance was stronger production efficiency. In 2024, the group recorded a capacity utilisation factor of 54%, up from 48% in 2023, while our yield improved to 96% from 95%,' Syed Feizal said. He noted that these gains were supported by operational discipline at both MSM Prai and MSM Johor, where they streamlined processes, enhanced preventive maintenance and improved energy efficiency. 'MSM will continue to mitigate input costs such as raw sugar, forex and freight with gradual hedging as part of risk management to ensure margin sustainability while optimising cost management through production and supply chain efficiencies,' Syed Feizal said. For 2025, MSM aims to expand market presence, particularly in China and the Asean region, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines. The goal is to increase total export volumes to 360,000 metric tons in 2025, with an emphasis on value-added products, such as liquid sugar and premixes, from MSM Johor. Looking ahead, MSM Malaysia approaches 2025 with cautious optimism, supported by the progress achieved over the past year and the solid foundation established through its ongoing transformation. The company's priority will be to unlock greater operational efficiency while driving strategic growth initiatives to strengthen long-term sustainability. A key focus will be on boosting overall sales through enhanced domestic and export strategies, including targeted collaborations and partnerships. Separately, in a Bursa Malaysia filing yesterday, MSM Malaysia noted that the company aims to sustain growth amidst geopolitical challenges and market volatility. MSM Malaysia said it is closely monitoring market dynamics as the sugar industry continues to face challenges driven by persistently high input costs and volatile raw sugar prices, which are influenced by fluctuating global production. This is particularly heightened by the increased geopolitical tensions and ongoing trade wars, which may further disrupt global supply chains and foreign exchange rates. To address these risks, MSM Malaysia is reinforcing its domestic market position while managing export pricing pressures. The group is also leveraging steady domestic demand and actively pursuing opportunities in value-added products to diversify revenue streams. MSM Malaysia said engagement with government stakeholders remains a priority. The company is working to finalise a sustainable pricing mechanism for the domestic retail segment and advocating for effective controls on imported refined sugar. These measures are essential to support national food security and ensure the long-term sustainability of Malaysia's sugar industry.
