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Unemployed man wielding samurai sword in spat gets 12 years' jail
MUAR: An unemployed man who threatened a rival with a samurai sword in a revenge-fuelled confrontation was sentenced to 12 years in jail and four strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here today. Muhamad Shukri Rahmad, 31, who has 13 prior convictions, pleaded guilty to possessing a dangerous weapon in public and testing positive for drugs. "I regret what I did. I beg the court to consider a lighter sentence," he said before Judge Sayani Mohd Nor handed down the sentence. For the sword possession offence, the court sentenced him to five years' jail and one stroke of the rotan. According to the charge, the man was found in possession of a 90cm samurai sword without lawful authority at an eatery on Jalan Sungai Abong here at 3.13pm on May 24. He was charged under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958, which carries a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment and whipping. According to the facts of the case facts, a 33-year-old man lodged a police report claiming that he was approached by three helmeted and masked men, including the accused, who was armed with the sword. The accused allegedly swung the sword several times at the victim, who managed to avoid being struck. Police investigations showed that the accused had harboured a grudge against the victim following a prior fight and had sought revenge. In a separate charge, Shukri also pleaded guilty to drug use and was sentenced to seven years' jail and one stroke of the cane after testing positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. Deputy public prosecutor Diyana Najihah Muhamed Fauzi prosecuted the case, while the accused was unrepresented. The court ordered both sentences to run concurrently from the date of his arrest on May 29. He will also be placed under police supervision for two years after completing his prison term.
Daily Express
16-05-2025
- Daily Express
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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
15-05-2025
- Daily Express
Filipino jailed seven years for wielding machete in Sandakan
Published on: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: A filepic of Abdul wielding the machete in public. SANDAKAN: A Filipino was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by the Sessions Court here on Thursday for carrying a dangerous weapon in public. Judge Zaini Fishir @ Fisal handed down the sentence after Abdul Atar Jakal, 27, pleaded guilty to possessing a 70-centimetre machete without a sheath at ABX Bandar Indah on 28 April. Advertisement The court was told that police received a report of a man acting aggressively with a machete in the area around 11am that day. Abdul had swung the weapon at officers and fled towards Bandar Kim Fung and Sri Taman before being apprehended. He was charged under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 and will be referred to Immigration upon completing his sentence. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Daily Express
Held – foreigner on rampage with a machete
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The suspect aged 27 was apprehended and a 70cm-long machete, including the handle, was seized. - Sandakan PDRM photo. SANDAKAN: Police arrested a foreigner who went on a rampage while armed with a machete in the Bandar Indah area on Monday. Sandakan District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said a team from the MPV and URB patrol units of the Sandakan District Police Headquarters responded to information received at around 11am, reporting a man behaving aggressively at the location. He said the suspect aged 27 was apprehended and a 70cm-long machete, including the handle, was seized. The suspect has been remanded, and the case is being investigated under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958, as well as Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
29-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Man claims trial to possessing knife at Kuching International Airport car park
Sazri is escorted from the courtroom after proceedings. – Photo by Kentigern Minggu KUCHING (April 29): A 25-year-old man claimed trial in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of possessing a knife in a public place without lawful purpose. Sazri Sakawi entered the plea of not guilty upon being charged under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958. The section provides for a minimum prison sentence of five years and a maximum of 10 years, as well as whipping, upon conviction. According to the charges, Sazri allegedly committed the offence at around 11.50am on April 25 at the Kuching International Airport car park. After his not guilty plea was recorded, Sazri requested bail on the grounds that his wife is pregnant and they have a young child. However, deputy public prosecutor Ruvinasini Pandian informed the court that no bail would be offered as the offence is non-bailable. Judge Saiful Bahari Adzmi fixed May 27 for case management and confirmed that no bail would be offered to Sazri. Sazri was unrepresented by legal counsel. Kuching Sessions Court lead Ruvinasini Pandian Saiful Bahari Adzmi
