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12 hours ago
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Repeat offender in Kuching gets five years' jail, one stroke for drug abuse
Photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (June 16): The Sessions' Court here today sentenced a 41-year-old repeat drug offender to five years in jail and one stroke of the cane for amphetamine and methamphetamine abuse. Judge Musli Ab Hamid meted out the sentence against Jonathan Fu Won Yen after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, punishable under Section 39C(1)(b) of the same Act. Section 15(1)(a) of the DDA 1952 provides for a fine of up to RM5,000, or up to two years in prison, or both, while Section 39C (1)(b) of the same Act provides for up to seven years imprisonment and not more than three strokes of the cane upon conviction. Musli also ordered Fu to undergo supervision for two years following the completion of his sentence. The offence was committed at the Kuching District Police Narcotics Crime Investigation Department office on March 19, 2024. Fu has two previous convictions for the same offence under Section 15(1)(a) of the DDA 1952, both on Oct 19, 2022. Deputy public prosecutor Umi Syukriah Harun conducted the prosecution, while Fu was unrepresented by legal counsel. drug abuse lead repeat offender
Borneo Post
3 days ago
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Optometry company fined RM35,000 for operating unregistered medical clinic in Kuching
The company was charged with committing the offence on October 25, 2023 at about 10.30am, in its premises at Jalan Rock here. – Stock photo KUCHING (June 13): An eye care and optometry company was today fined RM35,000 by the Sessions' Court here for operating an unregistered medical clinic under the Ministry of Health (MoH). Judge Musli Ab Hamid meted out the sentence against the company, represented by a 64-year-old woman, after she pleaded guilty to the offence under Section 4(1) of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586), punishable under Section 5(1)(b) of the same Act. The section provides for a fine of not exceeding RM500,000 upon conviction. The company was charged with committing the offence on October 25, 2023 at about 10.30am, in its premises at Jalan Rock here. Case facts revealed that a team from the Private Medical Practice Control Branch, Sarawak State Health Department raided the premises with a warrant, on suspicion of operating as a private medical clinic, without registration under Section 27 of Act 586. During the inspection, the person in charge failed to submit the clinic registration certificate document when requested by the raiding officer (RO). A search was conducted on the premises because as it was suspected of contravening Section 4 (1) of Act 586, and the RO has confiscated some documents and equipment related to the offence. A police report was subsequently made for further action and investigation on the company. Further investigation found that the premises were not registered as a private medical clinic during the raid. Letter from the Medical Practice Division, MoH, dated November 27, 2023 confirms that the premises did not have a registration, approval and/or licence under Act 586. Prosecution officer from the Sarawak Health Department, Norzaizeli Abu Samah handled the prosecution, while the company was represented by lawyer Daniel Ling. fine illegal medical clinic Kuching optometry
Borneo Post
4 days ago
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Habitual Kuching druggie gets five years behind bars, two lashes
Photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (June 13): A 29-year-old habitual drug user was today sentenced by the Sessions Court here to five years in jail and two strokes of the rotan for amphetamine and methamphetamine abuse last year. Judge Musli Ab Hamid convicted Ahmad Faizzirul Ahmad Suhardian Syah on his own guilty plea to an offence under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, which is punishable under Section 39C(1)(b) of the same Act. Section 15(1)(a) of the DDA 1952 provides for a fine of up to RM5,000, or up to two years in prison, or both, while Section 39C (1)(b) of the same Act provides for up to seven years' jail and not more than three strokes of the cane upon conviction. In passing the sentence, Musli also ordered Ahmad Faizzirul to undergo supervision for two years after serving his custodial sentence. He committed the offence at the Kuching District Police Narcotics Crime Investigation Department on Jan 18, 2024, at around 6pm. Ahmad Faizzirul has two previous convictions on Jan 4 and Jan 30, 2023 for the same offence framed under Section 15(1)(a) of the DDA 1952. Deputy public prosecutor Umi Syukriah Harun appeared for the prosecution, while Ahmad Faizzirul did not have legal counsel. drug abuse Kuching Sessions Court Musli Ab Hamid Umi Syukriah Harun
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4 days ago
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Company in Kuching fined RM150,000 for operating unlicensed clinic offering beauty, skincare services
According to the charge, the company was operating a private clinic without a licence under Section 27 of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (June 12): The Sessions Court here today fined a company providing beauty and skincare services RM150,000 for operating a private clinic without a licence. Judge Musli Ab Hamid imposed the fine after the company's representative pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 4(1) of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998, punishable under Section 5(1)(b) of the same Act, which provides for a fine not exceeding RM500,000 upon conviction. In passing the sentence, the court allowed for the fine to be settled in six monthly instalment payments of RM25,000 each, starting from this month. The judge also fixed Dec 17, 2025 for another mention date for the prosecution to monitor the instalment payments. According to the charge, the company was operating a private clinic without a licence under Section 27 of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998. The offence was committed at the company's premises at Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho here at around 11am on Aug 23, 2023. Based on the facts of the case, the Private Medical Practice Control Section of the Sarawak Health Department raided the premises on suspicion of operating as an unregistered private medical clinic. During the inspection, a man representing the company, who was also the attending medical practitioner, failed to produce the clinic's certificate of registration when requested by enforcement officers. Several documents and equipment believed to have been used in the clinic's operations were also seized as evidence. The prosecution was conducted by Sarawak Health Department prosecuting officer Norzaizeli Abu Samah, while the company was represented by lawyer Daniel Ling. beauty fine Kuching private clinic skincare
Borneo Post
20-05-2025
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19-year-old who raped social media acquaintance in Matang sent to reform school until he turns 21
The accused is escorted from the courtroom following proceedings. – Photo by Kentigern Minggu KUCHING (May 20): The Sessions Court here today sentenced a 19-year-old to attend Henry Gurney School until he turns 21 for raping a female acquaintance last year. Judge Musli Ab Hamid delivered the sentence after the teenager pleaded guilty to an offence under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a prison term of up to 20 years and may include whipping. Musli further ordered the teenager to undergo two years of police supervision and counselling following his release from the reform school. The offence occurred at a village in Matang, here on Sept 6, 2024 at approximately 10pm. According to the case facts, the accused went to visit the victim, whom he has known since 2022 through a social media platform, at home under the pretext of delivering biscuits. Upon arrival, he sat with the victim at the front of the house and proceed to kiss and hug her. The victim's uncle, who was in the living room watching television, instructed her to come inside. However, he later saw both the accused and the victim leaving the front area of the house. The accused then brought the victim to the back of the house, where he instructed her to perform oral sex on him. He then proceeded to undress both himself and the victim before instructing her to lie on the ground, where he then sexually assaulted her by engaging in non-consensual intercourse. Following the incident, both the accused and the victim returned to their respective homes. The next day, the victim informed her sister that she had been raped by a male acquaintance. She then went to the police station to lodge a report regarding the incident. The accused was arrested at approximately 4pm on Sept 8, 2024 at a house in Matang. Investigations revealed that the accused had indeed raped the complainant, who was 15 years old at the time of the incident, while the accused was 18. The medical officer's examination report revealed that the complainant sustained tears to the vaginal area. The chemical report issued by the Chemistry Department of Malaysia confirmed the presence of the accused's sperm in the victim. Deputy public prosecutor Umi Syukriah Harun handled the prosecution while the accused was presented by lawyer Federick Sabung. Kuching Sessions Court Musli Ab Hamid Umi Syukriah Harun
