Local gets six months’ jail for abusing drugs
KUCHING: The Magistrates’ Court here sentenced a man to six months in prison for abusing drugs in January this year. Rahul, 25, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali to a charge framed under Section 15 (1) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 15 of the same Act. If […]
Court fines junkie RM2,000
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here today (Mar 1) fined a man RM2,000 in default three months’ imprisonment for drug abuse. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali imposed the fine on Bazi, 21, from Kampung Cemerlang, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. According to the charge sheet, he was involved in the use of type […]
Awareness drive to educate youth on dangers of drug abuse
KUCHING: A drug awareness campaign themed ‘Jom Gegar Jepak: Sahabat Maritim Bebas Dadah’ will be organised on Jan 13 at Kampung Jepak Hall from 7 am to 5 pm to combat social issues, notably drug addiction and illicit substances. Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee said the campaign will focus on channelling information by providing necessary exposure […]
Batu Kawa murder case duo get nine months for drug abuse
KUCHING: Two men connected to the widely publicised murder of a 51-year-old hotel worker in Batu Kawa here in October have been sentenced to nine months for their involvement in drug abuse activities. Ashley, 25, and Hartley, 33, each pleaded guilty to a charge read separately before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. According to […]
MP calls for thorough probe into woman’s death
KUCHING: City police have been urged to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the death of a 22-year-old woman last Monday (Oct 16). The university student was found lifeless in the wee hours at the Petanak area. Stampin MP cum Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, claimed her demise has raised suspicion that it may be linked […]
Man and woman fined for drug abuse
KUCHING: A man and a woman were each fined RM2,800, with a default sentence of three months in prison, at the Magistrates’ Court here, for their involvement in drug abuse. Zamree, 31, and Najwa, 22, both pleaded guilty before Magistrate Zubaidah Sharkawi to charges under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which is […]
Hot-headed man arrested for striking wife
PADAWAN: Police arrested an unemployed man for allegedly hitting his wife after she confronted him about his use of methamphetamine at their home in Matang Jaya. Padawan police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the 26-year-old suspect was taken into custody following a report filed by his wife on Monday (Aug 28). The […]
Druggie gets six months jail
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here today sentenced a local man to six months in prison for his involvement in drug abuse activities four years ago. Magistrate Mason Jaro Berayan Lenya sentenced the accused, Hidayat, 33, after he pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 15 (1) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (Act 234). […]
18 picked up for abusing drugs at entertainment centre
KUCHING: Narcotics police arrested 18 locals including seven women on suspicion of abusing drugs in an entertainment centre last Saturday (Aug 26). The raid codenamed ‘Ops Pusat Hiburan’ was carried out around 11.15 pm at Jalan Canna. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said 21 persons between the ages of 21 and 31 were inspected. […]
27 pct decline in Miri’s crime index
MIRI: Crime index in Miri District has decreased by 27 per cent or 40 cases during the first six months of this year compared to 147 cases during the corresponding period of last year. However, the number of arrests made related to drug abuse activities has showed an upward trend with 616 people detained from January […]
