Jailed for parang threat in public
Published on: Friday, May 16, 2025
Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025
By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: A 27-year-old Filipino who carried a 70cm-long machete (parang) in the public was jailed seven years. SANDAKAN: A 27-year-old Filipino who carried a 70cm-long machete (parang) in the public was jailed seven years. Sessions Court Judge Zaini Fishir @ Fisal handed the sentence to Abdul Atar Jakal who pleaded guilty, Thursday.
Advertisement Abdul carried the dangerous weapon at the ABX area, Bandar Indah, here, without any lawful purpose on April 28, this year, at 11am. He was charged under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958. The court heard that on the said day, Sandakan police patrol received a report of a man suspected of going on a rampage while in possession of a machete around the area. Abdul had also swung the machete at law enforcement officers on duty and fled towards the Bandar Kim Fung, then towards Sri Taman, Batu 3, here, before being apprehended. The court ordered Abdul to serve the jail sentence from the date of his arrest and referred to the Immigration Department for further action. Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Al-Hakim Abdul Razak appeared for the prosecution. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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