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New Straits Times
24-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Businessman claims trial over acquisition of 'Dato' title
KOTA KINABALU: A businessman pleaded not guilty at the Special Corruption Sessions Court today to three counts of cheating over alleged acquisition of a "Dato'" title. Datuk Ling How Ee, 40, entered the plea after the charges were read in Mandarin before Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga. Ling was accused of deceiving Dennis Chong and inducing him (Chong) to transfer RM2,500, RM500 and RM3,000 into the accused's account, The money was allegedly for the purchase of gold accessories for ceremonial attire, for the accused to assist in obtaining a honorary title carrying the title "Dato'" from Pahang despite having no authority to do so. The offences were allegedly committed on April 19, 2023, April 20, 2023, and May 17, 2023 at the HSBC Bank branch in Kota Kinabalu. The accused was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of not less than one year and not more than ten years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. The court fixed Sept 3, for pre-trial case management. The accused was granted bail of RM10,000 with one surety. The court also ordered that the accused report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office once every two months, surrender his passport to the court. He is also prohibited from approaching or interfering with prosecution witnesses throughout the duration of the case. The prosecution was led by MACC's Nurul Izzati Sapifee while Ling was represented by Ngui Kuang Kee @ George Ngui.
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.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- The Sun
Ramasamy pleads not guilty to CBT charges
PETALING JAYA: Former Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy pleaded not guilty on 17 counts of criminal breach of trust during his tenure as Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) chairman. The 76-year-old was charged at Special Corruption Sessions Court in Butterworth and made the plea before Judge Zulhazmi Abdullah today, Sinar Harian reported. Ramasamy, who was PHEB chairman from 2010 to 2023 has been reported for alleged abuse of power involving a total amount of RM859,131 of the board's funds without approvals. The charges were brought under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which provides that a conviction carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, whipping, and a fine.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- The Sun
Ramasamy charged with CBT involving RM859,131
PETALING JAYA: Former Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy pleaded not guilty on 17 counts of criminal breach of trust during his tenure as Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) chairman. The 76-year-old was charged at Special Corruption Sessions Court in Butterworth and made the plea before Judge Zulhazmi Abdullah today, Sinar Harian reported. Ramasamy, who was PHEB chairman from 2010 to 2023 has been reported for alleged abuse of power involving a total amount of RM859,131 of the board's funds without approvals. The charges were brought under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which provides that a conviction carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, whipping, and a fine.
