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The Star
15-07-2025
- The Star
Five, including 17-year-old, claim trial to human-trafficking charge in JB
JOHOR BARU: Five individuals, including an underaged boy, were charged at the Sessions' Court here with human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation. Sham Chee Fei, 33; Kuek Pei Lin, 19; Lee Chun Kit, 28; Tommy Voo Tze Hau, 27; and a 17-year-old boy pleaded not guilty to the charge before Judge Thalha Bachok @ Embok Mok on Tuesday (July 15). According to the charge sheet, the five are accused of trafficking a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, as well as a 26-year-old man, for the purpose of labour exploitation through deceptive means at a house along Jalan Lagenda 34, Taman Lagenda Putra in Kulai, between March 23 and May 23. They were charged under Section 14 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (ATIPSOM) Act 2007, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of life imprisonment or a minimum of five years' jail and whipping upon conviction. They also face charges under Section 12 of the same Act, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of 20 years and a fine, upon conviction. At a different courtroom, Kuek, Voo and the underaged boy claimed trial to another two charges before Sessions Court Judge Nor Aziati Jaafar. They were accused of acting in furtherance of a common intention to produce child sexual abuse material involving the same two teenage victims, in the form of videos and images. The three accused were charged under Section 5 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (SOACA) 2017 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which provides for up to 30 years' imprisonment and no fewer than six strokes of the cane upon conviction. At the same courtroom, another individual believed to also be a syndicate member, Abdul Rahufur Rahim Idris, 30, pleaded not guilty to a charge of non-physical sexual assault by instructing the female teenage victim to perform sexual acts on the male teenage victim. He was charged under Section 15(f) of SOACA 2017, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM20,000, or both, upon conviction. Meanwhile, Lee also pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material consisting of two images and two videos found on his mobile phone. The offence was allegedly committed at the same house at around 11.20am on June 20 and he was charged under Section 10 of SOACA 2017, which provides for up to five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both. Deputy Public Prosecutors Nur Diyana Zubir and Nur Farah Wahida Shahudin led the prosecution while the accused were represented by their respective lawyers. The courts allowed bail at RM15,000 for Sham, RM30,000 for Kuek, RM26,000 for Lee, RM35,000 for Voo, RM20,000 for the underaged boy and RM6,000 for Abdul Rahufur Rahim. All the accused were also ordered to comply with additional bail conditions, including a ban on contacting witnesses, reporting to the nearest police station monthly and surrendering their international passports to the court. Both courts set August 13, 14, and 19 as the next mention and for submission of documents.
Borneo Post
01-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Kuching man gets 12 years, four lashes for incest with 13-year-old niece
The accused (left) being escorted out of the courtroom after proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — Photo by Hafizah Abdul Hamid KUCHING (July 1): A 42-year-old man was today sentenced by the Sessions' Court here to 12 years' imprisonment and four strokes of the cane, for committing incest with his 13-year-old niece. Judge Saiful Bahari Adzmi handed down the sentence after the man pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 376B(1) of the Penal Code (PC), read together with Section 16 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (SOACA) 2017. Section 376B(1) of the PC provides for a prison term of not less than 10 years and not more than 30 years, along with whipping, upon conviction. Meanwhile, Section 16 of the SOACA provides for imprisonment not exceeding five years, along with a minimum of two strokes of whipping upon conviction. The offence was committed at house in Petra Jaya here at around 2am on April 4, 2025. According to case facts, the victim disclosed the incident to her mother some time later through a phone call, prompting the latter to lodge a police report that led to the accused's arrest on May 30, 2025. The accused is the mother's elder brother. A medical examination revealed old tears on the victim's hymen. Deputy public prosecutor Umi Syukriah Harun appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was unrepresented by legal counsel. For the record, the accused is currently serving a sentence for repeated drug abuse offences. incest jail lead whipping
Borneo Post
30-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Habitual drug user in Kuching gets five years' jail, one stroke for drug abuse
Photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (June 30): The Sessions' Court here today sentenced a 42-year-old habitual drug user to five years in jail and one stroke of the cane for abusing amphetamine and methamphetamine. Judge Saiful Bahari Adzmi handed down the sentence against Senawi Abang after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, punishable under Section 39C(1) of the same Act. The section provides for a prison sentence of not less than five years and not more than seven years, along with up to three strokes of the cane, upon conviction. In delivering the sentence, Saiful also ordered Senawi to undergo supervision for two years after completing his custodial sentence. Senawi committed the offence at the Padawan District Police Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department office at around 1.30pm on Nov 7, 2024. He has three previous convictions for the same offence framed under Section 15(1)(a) of the DDA 1952, in September 2020, November 2020 and January 2023. Deputy public prosecutor Ruvinasini Pandian appeared for the prosecution, while Senawi was unrepresented by legal counsel. drug abuse habitual drug user lead Senawi Abang
Borneo Post
16-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Repeat offender in Kuching gets five years' jail, one stroke for drug abuse
Photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (June 16): The Sessions' Court here today sentenced a 41-year-old repeat drug offender to five years in jail and one stroke of the cane for amphetamine and methamphetamine abuse. Judge Musli Ab Hamid meted out the sentence against Jonathan Fu Won Yen after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, punishable under Section 39C(1)(b) of the same Act. Section 15(1)(a) of the DDA 1952 provides for a fine of up to RM5,000, or up to two years in prison, or both, while Section 39C (1)(b) of the same Act provides for up to seven years imprisonment and not more than three strokes of the cane upon conviction. Musli also ordered Fu to undergo supervision for two years following the completion of his sentence. The offence was committed at the Kuching District Police Narcotics Crime Investigation Department office on March 19, 2024. Fu has two previous convictions for the same offence under Section 15(1)(a) of the DDA 1952, both on Oct 19, 2022. Deputy public prosecutor Umi Syukriah Harun conducted the prosecution, while Fu was unrepresented by legal counsel. drug abuse lead repeat offender
Borneo Post
13-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Optometry company fined RM35,000 for operating unregistered medical clinic in Kuching
The company was charged with committing the offence on October 25, 2023 at about 10.30am, in its premises at Jalan Rock here. – Stock photo KUCHING (June 13): An eye care and optometry company was today fined RM35,000 by the Sessions' Court here for operating an unregistered medical clinic under the Ministry of Health (MoH). Judge Musli Ab Hamid meted out the sentence against the company, represented by a 64-year-old woman, after she pleaded guilty to the offence under Section 4(1) of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586), punishable under Section 5(1)(b) of the same Act. The section provides for a fine of not exceeding RM500,000 upon conviction. The company was charged with committing the offence on October 25, 2023 at about 10.30am, in its premises at Jalan Rock here. Case facts revealed that a team from the Private Medical Practice Control Branch, Sarawak State Health Department raided the premises with a warrant, on suspicion of operating as a private medical clinic, without registration under Section 27 of Act 586. During the inspection, the person in charge failed to submit the clinic registration certificate document when requested by the raiding officer (RO). A search was conducted on the premises because as it was suspected of contravening Section 4 (1) of Act 586, and the RO has confiscated some documents and equipment related to the offence. A police report was subsequently made for further action and investigation on the company. Further investigation found that the premises were not registered as a private medical clinic during the raid. Letter from the Medical Practice Division, MoH, dated November 27, 2023 confirms that the premises did not have a registration, approval and/or licence under Act 586. Prosecution officer from the Sarawak Health Department, Norzaizeli Abu Samah handled the prosecution, while the company was represented by lawyer Daniel Ling. fine illegal medical clinic Kuching optometry
