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Lorry driver convicted for seventh overloading offence in Sibu fined RM8,500
JPJ inspection on May 26 found the lorry driven by Barkery was carrying 16,540kg of cargo, exceeding the maximum permissible Gross Vehicle Weight of 11,000kg as stated in the CVLB licence by 50.36 per cent. – Photo by Jane Moh SIBU (Aug 20): A lorry driver with six prior convictions for overloading was fined RM8,500 in default four months' jail by the Magistrates' Court here today for committing the same offence yet again. Barkery Ladi Jangga, 36, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Oon Kork Chern to a charge under Section 19(1)(b)(vi) of the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Act 1987, punishable under Section 19(3) of the same Act, which provides a fine of between RM1,000 and RM10,000 or up to one year in prison, or both. He committed the offence at around 8.27am on May 26 this year during a weighbridge inspection by Road Transport Department (JPJ) personnel along the Stapang-Sibu route. The inspection found the lorry driven by the accused was carrying 16,540kg of cargo, exceeding the maximum permissible Gross Vehicle Weight of 11,000kg as stated in the CVLB licence by 50.36 per cent. JPJ prosecuting officer Mohd Erwan Bohari told the court that overloaded commercial vehicles pose a high risk of brake failure, which could lead to serious road accidents and endanger the lives of other road users. He further pointed out that excessive loads damage road surfaces, bridges, and other public infrastructure, leading to costly repairs that burden the government and taxpayers. Mohd Erwan also said that Barkery's six prior convictions for similar offences showed a clear disregard for the law and a lack of remorse. In mitigation, the accused pleaded for leniency, citing family responsibilities and promising not to repeat the offence. jail overloaded lorry Sibu
Borneo Post
18-07-2025
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Woman jailed for stealing car parts from Sibu workshop
Junaidah was charged with two others who are still at large for stealing the blower fan from the front area of a workshop at Lorong Sukun 28B, Jalan Hulu Lanang, around 12.30pm on July 13, 2025. – Photo by Jane Moh SIBU (July 18): A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to one year in jail by the Magistrates' Court here today after pleading guilty to stealing a car blower fan from a vehicle workshop. Magistrate Romario Jonoi handed down the sentence to Junaidah Omar, with her jail term to begin from the date of conviction. Junaidah was charged with two others who are still at large for stealing the blower fan from the front area of a workshop at Lorong Sukun 28B, Jalan Hulu Lanang, around 12.30pm on July 13, 2025. She was charged under Section 379A of the Penal Code, read with Section 34, which carries a jail term of one to seven years and a fine upon conviction. According to the case facts, the workshop owner received a call from a friend who saw several people in a Proton Wira removing parts from a four-wheel drive vehicle parked at the shop. By the time the complainant arrived, the suspects had fled. He later found that headlamp wiring and other electronic components had been stolen. Four other nearby vehicles had also been broken into. The next day, around 12.30pm on July 14, police arrested Junaidah by the roadside along Jalan Tekam and seized a vehicle to assist in the investigation. Police later confirmed that the suspects had stolen the parts, allegedly intending to sell them. Inspector Kumareswaran Murugan prosecuted the case. Junaidah was not represented by a lawyer. car parts jail Sibu theft
Borneo Post
18-06-2025
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Jobless man in Sibu jailed, ordered caned for handbag theft
Hafiz committed the offence at an eatery along Jalan Bengkel here at around 4pm on June 14, 2025. – Photo by Jane Moh SIBU (June 18): An unemployed man was sentenced by the Magistrates' Court here today to seven months in prison and one stroke of the cane for stealing a handbag. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern convicted Hafiz Dollah, 33, on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 380 of the Penal Code, which provides imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine, upon conviction. For subsequent offences, the Section also provides for whipping in addition to imprisonment and a fine. Hafiz committed the offence at an eatery along Jalan Bengkel here at around 4pm on June 14, 2025. According to the facts of the case, the victim – a foreign worker – was dining at the eatery when the accused grabbed her handbag from off the table. She screamed for help and several members of the public chased after the accused, eventually apprehending him at Sibu Central Market and handing him over to the police. The prosecution was conducted by ASP Siti Mariyah Dahari, while Hafiz was unrepresented.
Borneo Post
06-06-2025
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Jail, caning for man who attacked foreigner in Sibu with glass bottle
According to the facts of the case, the complainant – an Indian national – was in the hotel room when an unknown man, later identified as the accused, entered and attacked him with a liquor bottle. – Photo by Jane Moh SIBU (June 6): The Magistrates' Court here today sentenced a man to a year in prison and one stroke of the cane for assaulting a foreign national with a glass bottle. Magistrate Romario Jonoi convicted Wilson Peter, 28, on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison term of up to 10 years, or a fine, or whipping, or any two of the punishments. The offence was committed in a hotel room at Jalan Mission here at around 8.30pm on May 29 this year. According to the facts of the case, the complainant – an Indian national – was in the hotel room when an unknown man, later identified as the accused, entered and attacked him with a liquor bottle. The attacker struck the left side and back of the victim's head, and also took several documents and items belonging to the victim. Acting on a report filed by the victim, police arrested Wilson at about 11.50pm the same day along Jalan Tan Sri. Investigations revealed that prior to the incident, Wilson was involved in an argument with the complainant, and had attacked and injured the victim with the glass bottle out of anger. ASP Siti Mariyah Dahari prosecuted, while the accused was unrepresented. attack foreigner jail rotan Sibu
Borneo Post
23-04-2025
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Man jailed 6 months, fined for reckless driving in Sibu that left motorcyclist seriously hurt
Police investigations found the accident was caused by Koh running the red light and slamming into the motorcycle that was moving straight at the green light. – Photo by Jane Moh SIBU (April 23): The Magistrates' Court here today sentenced a 33-year-old man to six months' imprisonment and a fine of RM8,000 in default four months in jail for reckless driving. Koh Ju Nee from Jalan Getah here pleaded guilty before Magistrate Oon Kork Chern to a charge under Section 42(1) of Road Transport Act 1987. The court also disqualified the accused from holding or obtaining a driving licence for a period not less than five years. Koh committed the offence at the Jalan Deshon/Jalan Teng Chin Hua traffic lights intersection here at about 12.50am on Jan 24, 2025. He failed to settle the fine. According to the brief facts of the case, a road accident occurred at the intersection involving a car driven by Koh and a motorcycle. Police investigations found the accident was caused by Koh running the red light and slamming into the motorcycle that was moving straight at the green light. The 28-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries to his head, body and legs. The prosecution was handled by Insp Kumareswaran Murugan, while the accused was unrepresented by legal counsel. fine jail reckless driving Sibu
