Two gang robbers get 10 years, three strokes
Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan imposed the sentence on Asreen Arskan, 24, and Mohd Hiesyamuddin Baharudding, 26, after they pleaded guilty to their joint charge under Section 395 of the Penal Code, punishable under Section 397 of the same Code.
The indictment provides for a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping, upon conviction.
Asreen and Mohd Hiesyamuddin were arrested for robbing a woman staff of a 24-hour outlet in Tuaran of its money on July 17. They were armed with a sickle when committing the robbery.
Meanwhile, Asreen received another five years' imprisonment and three whippings for robbing a man of his employer's money.
Asreen had used a machete to commit the offence at a 24-hour outlet also in Tuaran on July 18.
The accused was ordered to serve his jail terms consecutively.
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