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Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Lodging operator fined RM50,000 for power theft in Sibu
The entrance of the Sibu Court Complex. SIBU (May 19): A 45-year-old lodging establishment operator was fined RM50,000, in default five months' imprisonment, by the Sessions Court here today for stealing electricity supplied by Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco) six years ago. Judge Musyiri Peet meted out the sentence after Ting Siew King from Jalan Salim pleaded guilty to an amended charge under Section 33(5) of the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 50). The offence, committed on Aug 8, 2019, between 9.40am and 1.40pm, took place at a lodging premises located at Lorong Seduan 2 here. According to the facts of the case, several teams from Sesco Revenue Management Division raided the premises on Aug 8, 2020 at about 9am. They detected direct tapping wires on nine electricity meters and found that electrical appliances on the premises were operational, despite digital clamp readings on the cables showing zero consumption. Ting, who is the registered proprietor and business owner of the establishment, is also the registered customer and account holder to the contract of Supply of Electricity with Sesco. He was found to have dishonestly prevented the meter from accurately recording the consumption of electricity supplied. In mitigation, his defence counsel Jacob Wong and Jessie Wong said Ting's guilty plea had saved the court and prosecution's time and cost. They added that it was his first offence, and he had shown remorse and pledged not to repeat the wrongdoing. The court was also told that Ting had fully settled RM95,812.56 in arrears with Sesco in 2023. In passing down the sentence, the judge considered Ting's guilty plea and noted that the offence was committed in 2019, before the amendment of the Electricity Ordinance in 2023, which was only enforced in 2024. Before the amendment, Section 33(5) of the Electricity Ordinance (Cap.50) provides a fine of RM100,000 or five years imprisonment or both, upon conviction. After the amendment, the Section provides a fine not exceeding RM200,000 or five years imprisonment or both. Deputy Public Prosecutor Ronald Felix Hardin prosecuted the case on behalf of the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication. Ting settled the fine. Court lodging operator powert theft Sesco
Borneo Post
17-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Dr Sim: Over 1,100 street lights installed in Batu Kawah since 2018
Sesco personnel installing street lights at a housing area in Batu Kawah. KUCHING (May 17): A total of 1,155 street lights have been installed across the Batu Kawah constituency with an expenditure exceeding RM1 million since 2018, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said Sarawak Energy Berhad, through its operational and retail arm Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco), had recently installed 68 new street lights across 15 locations in the constituency. 'The 15 locations are Jalan Segubang, Kampung Rantau Panjang, Jalan Moyan Segah, Jalan Moyan Indah, Kim Shak, Sin San Tu B, Jalan Desa Wira, Jalan RPR Batu Kawah, Jalan Batu Kawah, Kampung Stapok, Jalan Segedup, Jalan Highfield, Kampung Sinar Budi Lama, Jalan Sungai Tapang Ulu and Jalan Rantau Panjang. 'The project, funded under my Rural Transformation Project (RTP), involved a total investment of RM83,846,' said the Batu Kawah assemblyman in a statement today. Dr Sim, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, said priority will be given to locations with existing utility poles, high-traffic zones and road bends deemed hazardous. For areas without electricity infrastructure but with pressing needs, alternative arrangements will be made, he said. 'Street lighting has long been a fundamental need voiced by Batu Kawah residents. Since being elected as their representative in 2016, I have consistently raised this issue with the Premier of Sarawak. 'I am grateful that the Premier understands the grassroots needs and has extended his full support, both in principle and funding, demonstrating the Sarawak government's genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for Sarawakians,' he said. Dr Sim encouraged residents to continue playing an active role as the 'eyes and ears' of the community by sharing constructive suggestions or reporting any local issues, adding that a safer and brighter Batu Kawah is a goal that can only be achieved by working together. Batu Kawah Dr Sim Kui Hian lead sarawak energy berhad street lighting
