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Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
23 Filipino and Indonesian illegals jailed
Published on: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 12, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: They committed the offence under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 which provides for a jail term of up to five years, or a fine of up to RM10,000 and whipping, on conviction. Kota Kinabalu: Twenty-three illegal immigrants were jailed four months each for entering the State illegally. They were Noraisyah, Mohamad Andi, Martasesa, John Yulius, Wilfredo Valenzuela, Nelly Rinding, Yosua Upa, Mimi Tonding, Edmun Muntasil, Mursid Ahmad, Abd Shah Amin, Faisal Nur, Norhida, Aliyad, Lena Ismail Wariji, Aputti Kummih, Rudy Abdul Rasa, Taib Hasim, Sarah Bahri, Nurisah Taha, Asid Jakang, Nurainnie Paruk and Kalma Minya, aged 23 and 50. Advertisement The illegal immigrants comprising Indonesians and Filipinos pleaded guilty separately before Sessions Court Judge Hurman Hussain, to entering the State without valid documents. All of them were arrested during operations carried out by the Immigration Department at different places in Keningau and Tenom between July 23 and 29 this year. During the operations, they failed to produce their valid documents to the Immigration personnel. They committed the offence under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 which provides for a jail term of up to five years, or a fine of up to RM10,000 and whipping, on conviction. In mitigation, the illegal immigrants begged for leniency and to be deported to their respective hometowns as soon as possible. The court ordered them to serve the jail sentence from the date of their arrests and referred to the Immigration Department for deportation after serving their jail term. Prosecuting Officer Mohd Sharifuddin Salim from the Immigration Department appeared for the prosecution. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
Illegal exotic fish trade busted in Klang, threatening ecosystem
SHAH ALAM: A shop owner in Klang has been caught keeping and selling various prohibited fish species, including piranhas and alligator gar, from South America. The Selangor Fisheries Department (DoF) seized an estimated RM18,000 worth of the prohibited fish from the premises, which were found to be in violation of the Fisheries (Prohibition of Import of Fish) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. The raid was conducted by DoF officers at 11am on Wednesday, following a public tip-off. Selangor DoF director Noraisyah Abu Bakar said inspections revealed the shop owner was selling, rearing, storing, and displaying fish species in violation of the regulations. "The seized species included 10 Flower Horns, 15 Amazon Catfish, one Alligator Gar, three Piranhas, 45 Silver Dollars, 16 Tiger Shovelnose Catfish, and 12 Leopard Catfish," she said. Noraisyah said that despite repeated warnings, some traders continue to sell and display banned ornamental fish. She added that possession of these prohibited species without proper approval would result in legal action. "DoF Selangor stresses that these rules must not be taken lightly, as the species in question are listed as capable of disrupting the aquatic ecosystem balance and dominating the state's river waters," she said.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Three piranhas among 102 fish from banned species seized from Klang aquarium
THREE piranhas were among 102 prohibited ornamental fishes seized by the Selangor Fisheries Department (DOF) from an aquarium in Klang on Wednesday (Aug 6). The estimated value of the seized fish is RM18,000, state DOF director Noraisyah Abu Bakar said, adding that the raid followed a public tip-off. "Inspections revealed the premises owner was selling, keeping, storing and displaying species of live fish that were in violation of the Fisheries Regulations (Prohibition Species etc., for Fish) (Amendment 2024). 'There are still stubborn operators selling and displaying prohibited ornamental fish species, despite various announcements and warnings being issued,' she said in a statement. Besides the piranha, the seized fish species included Flowerhorn, Amazon redtail catfish, Alligator Gar, Silver Dollar, Tiger Shovelnose Catfish and Leopard Catfish. 'Possession of prohibited fish species without valid approval is subject to legal action. 'Violations and non-compliance with existing regulations will be dealt with firmly,' Noraisyah added. She stressed that non-compliance with these regulations was a serious matter as the listed species are known to disrupt the aquatic ecosystem and dominate river waters in the state.
New Straits Times
19-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Injured sea turtle rescued after being thrown from boat
SUNGAI BESAR: An injured sea turtle was rescued after it was thrown overboard by fishermen when it became entangled in a net near the Bagan Sungai Besar jetty in Selangor. Witnesses said the turtle was tossed from a boat and later found by members of the public near a sluice gate in Sungai Besar. Selangor Fisheries Department director Noraisyah Abu Bakar said her team rushed to the scene and provided initial care to the 22kg marine animal. The olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), estimated to be 10 years old, had minor injuries on both flippers. "Witnesses reported that the turtle had been out of the water for some time, based on its weakened condition," she said when contacted. Noraisyah added that the species is a rare sight in Selangor, as the state's coast is not a natural nesting ground. However, its waters serve as a transit route for sea turtles. The turtle has since been sent to the Segari Turtle Conservation and Information Centre in Perak for further treatment and monitoring before being released back into the wild. Noraisyah thanked the public for their concern and urged continued cooperation in protecting endangered marine species. "Anyone who comes across threatened species — including turtles, dugongs, or dolphins such as the Indo-Pacific humpback, Irrawaddy dolphin, or finless porpoise — should report it to the nearest Fisheries Department office," she said.
