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New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Land survey: Sabah civil servant, retired govt officer charged with bribery
TAWAU: A civil servant and a retired Sabah Land and Survey Department officer were charged at the Special Corruption Sessions Court today with soliciting bribes linked to a government land application and survey seven years ago. Smith A. Lewas @ Simon, 56, and Lusiwoi Kisa, 62, pleaded not guilty after the charges were read separately before judge Jason Juga. According to the charge sheet, Smith, who was then serving as a Grade J17 technician at the Kunak Assistant Collector of Land Revenue Office, had allegedly solicited a bribe of RM54,000 in cash from one Goefle Joseph, 39. The money was allegedly intended as an inducement to process a new land application following a survey of land lots under the Smallholders Scheme in Madai Baturong, Kunak, involving Joseph's lot and 26 others. The offence was allegedly committed at a studio in Kunak around 8pm in May 2016. Meanwhile, Lusiwoi, who was then with the Sabah Land and Survey Department, was charged with soliciting a RM12,000 bribe from Cornilius Jomol @ Terence, 71. The money was purportedly sought as inducement to conduct a land survey for a group led by Cornilius and 16 others, despite there being no available lots left for survey or application under the SPPKMB Kunak at the time. Lusiwoi, who was then serving as an administrative assistant (Grade N17), in Kota Kinabalu, allegedly committed the offence in Lahad Datu in June 2016. Both face charges under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, punishable under Section 24(1) of the same act. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years' jail and a fine of not less than five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher. Sabah MACC deputy public prosecutor Nurul Izzati Sapifee prosecuted while Smith was represented by lawyer Vivien Thien and Lusiwoi by Jhassery P. Kang. Nurul Izzati earlier offered bail of RM8,000 and RM15,000 respectively, with one local surety each. Additional conditions included reporting to the MACC once every two months, surrendering their passports to the court, and refraining from contacting or intimidating prosecution witnesses. Jason set bail at RM10,000 for Smith and RM6,000 for Lusiwoi, each with one local surety, along with the additional conditions as requested by the prosecution. The court fixed Sept 11 for case mention.
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Sabah civil servant, retired govt officer charged with bribery over land survey
TAWAU: A civil servant and a retired Sabah Land and Survey Department officer were charged at the Special Corruption Sessions Court today with soliciting bribes linked to a government land application and survey seven years ago. Smith A. Lewas @ Simon, 56, and Lusiwoi Kisa, 62, pleaded not guilty after the charges were read separately before judge Jason Juga. According to the charge sheet, Smith, who was then serving as a Grade J17 technician at the Kunak Assistant Collector of Land Revenue Office, had allegedly solicited a bribe of RM54,000 in cash from one Goefle Joseph, 39. The money was allegedly intended as an inducement to process a new land application following a survey of land lots under the Smallholders Scheme in Madai Baturong, Kunak, involving Joseph's lot and 26 others. The offence was allegedly committed at a studio in Kunak around 8pm in May 2016. Meanwhile, Lusiwoi, who was then with the Sabah Land and Survey Department, was charged with soliciting a RM12,000 bribe from Cornilius Jomol @ Terence, 71. The money was purportedly sought as inducement to conduct a land survey for a group led by Cornilius and 16 others, despite there being no available lots left for survey or application under the SPPKMB Kunak at the time. Lusiwoi, who was then serving as an administrative assistant (Grade N17), in Kota Kinabalu, allegedly committed the offence in Lahad Datu in June 2016. Both face charges under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, punishable under Section 24(1) of the same act. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years' jail and a fine of not less than five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher. Sabah MACC deputy public prosecutor Nurul Izzati Sapifee prosecuted while Smith was represented by lawyer Vivien Thien and Lusiwoi by Jhassery P. Kang. Nurul Izzati earlier offered bail of RM8,000 and RM15,000 respectively, with one local surety each. Additional conditions included reporting to the MACC once every two months, surrendering their passports to the court, and refraining from contacting or intimidating prosecution witnesses. Jason set bail at RM10,000 for Smith and RM6,000 for Lusiwoi, each with one local surety, along with the additional conditions as requested by the prosecution. The court fixed Sept 11 for case mention.
Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
‘Eviction notice only affects two Kudat homes'
Published on: Monday, May 26, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025 Text Size: Amir dispelled rumours that the entire village was under threat of eviction, adding that this is not a sudden development. KUDAT: Former Kudat Member of Parliament Datuk Amir Kahar Mustapha has stepped forward to address concerns over eviction notices issued to residents of Kampung Landong Ayang, claiming that the situation has been misrepresented. In a media statement Sunday, Amir who is also a former Kota Marudu Member of Parliament said the eviction notice dated May 19, 2025, issued by the Sabah Land and Survey Department, affects only two houses in the village and not the entire community as some parties have suggested. 'The houses involved are located entirely within the gazetted area,' said Amir who is also a former Banggi Assemblyman. His statement comes amid concern among residents and social media speculation about mass displacement. He said the notice delivery process was conducted in an orderly manner with full transparency. Kudat District Chief Aliasgar Alibaba was present during the notice delivery, ensuring proper protocol was followed. Advertisement Amir dispelled rumours that the entire village was under threat of eviction, adding that this is not a sudden development. 'The affected residents have been informed about the land status issue repeatedly over the past 20 years, contradicting claims that the eviction notice came without warning. 'There were no elements of coercion or shocking actions taken without prior notification,' he said, pointing out that the authorities have followed proper procedures throughout the process. The former legislator urged all parties not to be misled by irresponsible slander and false accusations circulating about the issue. He called for full cooperation with authorities to resolve the matter harmoniously and wisely. 'As a former people's representative in this area, I will always be concerned about the fate of the people, while upholding the law and the rights of legitimate authorities,' he said. * 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
