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Borneo Post
01-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Kuching man gets 12 years, four lashes for incest with 13-year-old niece
The accused (left) being escorted out of the courtroom after proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — Photo by Hafizah Abdul Hamid KUCHING (July 1): A 42-year-old man was today sentenced by the Sessions' Court here to 12 years' imprisonment and four strokes of the cane, for committing incest with his 13-year-old niece. Judge Saiful Bahari Adzmi handed down the sentence after the man pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 376B(1) of the Penal Code (PC), read together with Section 16 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (SOACA) 2017. Section 376B(1) of the PC provides for a prison term of not less than 10 years and not more than 30 years, along with whipping, upon conviction. Meanwhile, Section 16 of the SOACA provides for imprisonment not exceeding five years, along with a minimum of two strokes of whipping upon conviction. The offence was committed at house in Petra Jaya here at around 2am on April 4, 2025. According to case facts, the victim disclosed the incident to her mother some time later through a phone call, prompting the latter to lodge a police report that led to the accused's arrest on May 30, 2025. The accused is the mother's elder brother. A medical examination revealed old tears on the victim's hymen. Deputy public prosecutor Umi Syukriah Harun appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was unrepresented by legal counsel. For the record, the accused is currently serving a sentence for repeated drug abuse offences. incest jail lead whipping
Borneo Post
16-06-2025
- Borneo Post
PwD man sentenced to 10 years, 10 strokes for attempting to sodomise disabled boy
The accused is led away after sentencing. – Photo by Hafizah Abdul Hamid KUCHING (June 16): A 43-year-old person with disability (PwD) was sentenced by the Sessions Court here today to 10 years in jail and 10 strokes of the cane for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old disabled boy. Judge Zuraidah Zakaria convicted the accused on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, punishable under Section 14 of the same Act, and also ordered him to undergo one year of police supervision upon his release from prison. The offence was committed at a house in Siburan at around 8am on March 2 this year. According to the facts of the case, the accused—an acquaintance of the victim's father—entered the family's house unnoticed and attempted to sodomise the boy in a room. The victim's younger brother witnessed the act and alerted their elder sister who was in her own room. She rushed to the victim's room and shouted at the accused, who fled the house but left behind his bag which contained his identity card. The sister then informed their grandfather of the incident and he filed a police report which led to the arrest of the accused. Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Fadzri Azham Zainudin prosecuted the case, while the accused was not represented. During a previous proceeding on March 12, Sessions Court Judge Afidah Abdul Rahman granted an application by deputy public prosecutor Mohamad Aiman Mutallib Mohamad Shariff to refer the accused to Sentosa Hospital for psychiatric observation for a month, as the accused was reportedly mentally unstable and has learning disabilities. The observation found the accused to be mentally fit and able to stand trial. Court disabled boy person with disability sexual assault
Borneo Post
10-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Court sets further mention on July 9 for Bukit Aman cop accused of fatal Jalan Stephen Yong shooting
Genesis (centre) is escorted from the Royal Malaysia Police prosecution office at the Kuching Court Complex. – Photo by Hafizah Abdul Hamid KUCHING (June 10): The Magistrates' Court here today fixed July 9 for further mention of the fatal shooting case at Jalan Stephen Yong here against Bukit Aman traffic police officer L/Cpl Genesis Nitchell David Reddy. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan issued the order to allow the prosecution time to obtain the chemistry report and other forensic reports, which have yet to be completed. Prosecuting officer Insp Nur Shafiqa Nyaie Ilin informed the court that the investigation officer had advised that the ballistic and post-mortem reports are expected to take approximately two months to finalise. However, counsel Russell Lim from the National Legal Aid Foundation, who is representing the 30-year-old accused, requested an earlier mention date to enable the prosecution to update the court on the case's progress. Lim further submitted that the case is of public interest and considered high-profile. Genesis is also represented by foundation lawyers Brendan Ting and Zoe Chan. The court also ordered for Genesis to be further remanded at Puncak Borneo Prison. According to the charge, Genesis allegedly murdered Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, by shooting at him on Jalan Stephen Yong. The charge is framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. The Section provides for the death penalty, or if not sentenced to death, imprisonment for a term of between 30 and 40 years, along with no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. Earlier reports stated that on April 26, two men arrived at the Batu Kawa police station at around 5.30am and informed the authorities that their friend had been shot while travelling on Jalan Stephen Yong. Police later found the victim had died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
i-CATS, Naico to ink landmark MoU at LIMA 2025 to propel S'wak into regional aerospace hub
Sagah (centre) and other dignitaries pose for a group photo after the press conference. – Photo by Hafizah Abdul Hamid KUCHING (May 16): i-CATS University College and the National Aerospace Industry Corporation (Naico) Malaysia will officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the prestigious Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) on May 20, in a landmark move to position Sarawak as a regional leader in aerospace and satellite technology. This was announced by Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn at a press conference held at the board meeting room of i-CATS University College here yesterday. 'This partnership marks a transformative milestone in Malaysia's aerospace journey and signals Sarawak's rise as a key contributor to the nation's aerospace and space technology ambitions,' he said. According to Sagah, the MoU aligns with the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint (MAIB) 2030, the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, and the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030 – strengthening the synergies between federal and state-level initiatives. Under this collaboration, i-CATS and Naico will co-develop aerospace education pipelines, talent development programmes, and research capabilities to support the fast-growing aerospace industry. Describing the MoU as a strategic ignition point, Sagah said it will enable Sarawak to emerge as Borneo's Aerospace Hub, while enhancing Malaysia's digital and technological sovereignty and creating inclusive economic opportunities. The MoU outlines several collaborative pillars, including establishment of the i-CATS Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, the Centre for Aerospace and Satellite Technology (ICAST), and the Aerospace Academy. It also includes the development of academic and technical programmes in aerospace engineering, satellite systems, avionics, and aircraft maintenance; integration of TVET-to-university pathways aligned with aerospace MRO, manufacturing, and Research and Development (R&D); joint research initiatives with global partners from Europe, North America, Turkiye, Japan, and Asean nations and; internship and industrial attachment programmes to embed students within global aerospace value chains. With an ambitious target to train aerospace professionals in line with Sarawak's development needs by 2035, i-CATS is set to become a regional nucleus for talent, research, and innovation in aerospace and satellite technologies. 'Situated near the equator, Sarawak is ideally positioned for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite missions,' said Sagah. The collaboration also supports feasibility studies for equatorial launch services in partnership with Naico, the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA), and global satellite providers – offering a strategic edge in the Asia-Pacific aerospace landscape. Future plans include hosting the Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference and Exhibition (APACE) in Sarawak, to enhance regional cooperation in aerospace, digital economy, and sustainability across BIMP-EAGA and Asean. 'The global aerospace industry is projected to exceed US$1.4 trillion by 2030,' Sagah noted. Sarawak's Aerospace Hub, anchored by i-CATS, is expected to contribute significantly to this growth by creating over 30,000 high-income jobs in design, engineering, MRO, and satellite operation; enhancing local capabilities in drone technology, aerospace semiconductors, and space-based communications and; accelerating high-tech exports and economic diversification across Sarawak and Malaysia. 'This MoU signifies more than a bilateral agreement – it is a national call for collaboration across academia, government, and industry. I-CATS and Naico jointly invite OEMs, international research institutions, and aerospace innovators to invest in Sarawak as the gateway to Asia's next space economy, he added. i-CATS University College is a premier institution in Sarawak committed to advancing technical, vocational, and engineering education. With a growing emphasis on aerospace and satellite technology, i-CATS is positioning itself at the forefront of Malaysia's high-tech education transformation. Naico Malaysia, under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), is the lead agency for the aerospace industry and is responsible for driving the implementation of the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint and fostering industrial development nationwide. Also present during the conference were i-CATS University College vice chancellor Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi and dean of Faculty of Aerospace Engineering Professor Dr Shuhaimi Mansor.
