Driver charged with drug trafficking

09-07-2025

Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025
By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: The charge under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, carries a punishment of either the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping with a minimum of 15 strokes of the cane. Kota Kinabalu: A 39-year-old driver was tentatively charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Tuesday with drug trafficking. However, no plea was recorded from Lai Tsoon Vui, who appeared before Magistrate Marilyn Kelvin, after the charge was read out to him. Lai was accused of trafficking 228gm of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) at 9.45pm on June 27, this year, in front of Tower B, K Avenue, Penampang. The charge under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, carries a punishment of either the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping with a minimum of 15 strokes of the cane. The court fixed Aug 21 for mention pending the chemist's report. Lai was ordered to be remanded further pending the date, as the charge against him has no provision for bail. In another case, a 35-year-old man was jailed eight months for receiving and keeping a stolen smartphone. Azmar Talib pleaded guilty to stealing one unit of Infinix Smart 8 Pro belonging to Helena Aliu at 8.45pm on April 21, this year, in Manggatal town. The charge under Section 411 of the Penal Code carries a jail term of up to five years, or a fine, or both, on conviction. The facts of the case presented to the court by the prosecution stated that the gadget was among several items reported stolen from the complainant's home during a break-in at her residence in Kg Kembirian, Manggatal, on April 19, this year. Azmar was ordered to serve the sentence from the date of his arrest. Meanwhile, a 30-year-old woman maintained her innocence when charged with assaulting her father with a firewood. Maureen Moinin pleaded not guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to Moinin Lingkis, 68, with a dangerous weapon at 1pm on March 1, this year, in a house at Kg Moyog, Penampang. Maureen's case came up for mention on Tuesday to update the court on instructions from the Deputy Public Prosecutor's (DPP) office, during which the prosecution informed that the case would proceed on the current charge following the instruction received. Maureen is charged under Section 324 read with Section 326A of the Penal Code. Section 324 carries a potential punishment of imprisonment for up to 10 years, or with a fine, or with whipping, or with any two of such punishments, while Section 326A enhances punishment for causing hurt to a spouse, former spouse, child, or incapacitated adult, making the punishment twice the maximum term for the original offence under sections 323, 324, 325, 326, 334 or 335. The court fixed August 6 for pre-trial case management and maintained the accused's release on bail of RM1,500 with two sureties, as previously offered to her on March 12. Inspector Yusdi Basri prosecuted. * 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.
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Suspect in police stabbing case to be charged tomorrow

New Straits Times

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New Straits Times

Suspect in police stabbing case to be charged tomorrow

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Rakyat Post

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Rakyat Post

[Watch] Penang Burglar's Epic Fail: Casually Strolls Past Confronting Homeowner, Bolts At Back Door, Then Returns For Forgotten Loot

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The Sun

5 hours ago

The Sun

Indonesian Woman Jailed for Prostitution in Sandakan

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