Man fined RM54k for transporting illegal foreigners, unlawful passport possession
KUCHING: The Sessions Court imposed a fine of RM54,000 on a man for transporting five illegal foreigners in a van and the unlawful possession of an Indonesian man’s passport two years ago. Hii, 44, pleaded guilty to the two charges before Judge Iris Awen Jon at the end of the trial on Wednesday (Dec 13). […]
A Matter of Perspective
KUCHING: Just days after the Beam e-scooters hit the streets of Kuching, early this month, local councils declared the operation of the e-scooters as illegal, over safety fears. A RM300 compound penalty would be imposed against those who failed to comply with the rules which would be enforced by the police and the Road Transport […]
Unlicensed moneylending agent caught in action
MIRI: Police on Tuesday morning detained an 18 year-old local man for engaging in unlicensed moneylending business here. Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said the suspect was detained at a restaurant at Jalan Kwang Tung here where he was allegedly distributing printed leaflets to promote an illegal money lending business. The suspect was detained at […]
‘Put an end to online gambling’
BELADIN: Authorities have been urged to take stern action against illegal online gambling activities, especially in villages, under the guise of business premises. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said the illegal activity had contributed to the increase in crime and other social problems in the community. “Who is the perpetrator, where does it happen, when […]
