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The Star
24-04-2025
- The Star
Man, 40, sentenced to 45 years' prison, 21 strokes on six drug convictions by Sibu court
SIBU: A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to a total of 45 years in prison and 21 strokes of the cane after being convicted on six drug-related charges by the High Court on Thursday (April 24). High Court Judge Justice Wong Siong Tung ordered that all prison sentences are to run consecutively from the date of the man's arrest, which was on February 28, 2023. The offences took place between 1.50am and 2.30am on the same day at a house located along Jalan Then Kung Suk. The accused was found trafficking a total of 439.44gm of methamphetamine and nimetazepam. As the sentences are to run consecutively, the accused will serve the full 45-year prison term. During sentencing, deputy public prosecutor Mark Kenneth Netto urged the court to impose a severe punishment, citing multiple aggravating factors. He emphasised that public interest must take precedence over the personal circumstances of the accused. 'The level of premeditation was extremely high. The accused rented a room specifically to operate it as a drug den and even carried drugs into the Sibu city centre,' said Netto. He noted that the quantity of methamphetamine trafficked was seven times the legal minimum required to constitute trafficking under Malaysian law, adding that the accused was motivated by profit while simultaneously feeding his own drug addiction. Netto further highlighted that the accused attempted to discredit the arresting officers in a bid to secure an acquittal. He described the verdict as a "day of vindication" for the police team involved. 'The accused is a repeat offender whose actions have destroyed families, ruined lives, and fuelled the rise in related crimes such as robbery and domestic violence,' he said. He also argued that the accused should not be given credit for remorse, as he had not pleaded guilty and had insisted on a full trial, thereby consuming public resources and judicial time. Netto added that the accused had offered no assistance to law enforcement in efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks. 'The sentence must reflect the need for general deterrence and send a strong message to others considering similar crimes,' he concluded. The accused was represented by defence counsel Leong Lu Fei during sentencing, following the passing of co-counsel Augustine Liom.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Samaritan's December 2024 DAISY and BEE Award recipients
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its December 2024 DAISY and BEE Award recipients. Samaritan's Nov. 2024 DAISY and BEE Award recipients The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care, at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, the Award Recipients are as follows: Taylor Kucharski, a Registered Nurse (RN) at Samaritan Medical Center's 4 Pavillion unit received the DAISY Award; and Karen Netto, a unit clerk at the medical center's Intensive Care Unit received the BEE Award. The family of a grateful patient who spoke highly of how the nurse cared for their loved one nominated Kucharski. They expressed how respectful, kind, and compassionate she was each time they interacted. Netto was nominated for the BEE Award by Rodney Dobson, a unit clerk at Samaritan's Progressive Care Unit: 'Her knowledge, helpful nature, and collaborative spirit are invaluable assets to our team, and she truly deserves to be celebrated for her outstanding contributions. Throughout our time working together, Karen has consistently demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge and a genuine passion for sharing that knowledge with others.' For receiving the DAISY Award Kucharski was presented with certificates commending them as extraordinary nurses, DAISY Award pins and symbolic sculptures hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe called 'A Healer's Touch.' A larger version of this sculpture has also been placed in the Healing Gardens at Samaritan Medical Center in honor of all DAISY and BEE Award winners. It was purchased using funds donated by the Samaritan Auxiliary. Netto was presented with certificates, BEE Award pins and gift bags with other tokens of gratitude. Both awards will continue to be presented throughout the year, and patients, families or colleagues can submit nominations at any time. To nominate or learn more you can visit the Samaritan DAISY and BEE webpage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
