Kota Kinabalu: Thirty-two immigrants were jailed four months each for entering the State illegally.
They were Aidal Hami, Mohd Nuh Mukim, Bujar Angki, Rammy Arela, Juldimar Idik, Azman Abd Rahman, Benju Basir, Habir Abdullah, Al Najar, Al Najir, Al Mujib, Asran, Sailan, Gajil, Al Falsie, Louie Marinsil, Amran, Nurjimal, Alni, Bensar, Arman, Arabia, Azmin, Mohd Fadli, Nasir, Nursimah, Sera, Abu Ayir, Adam, Jenglot, Jhonrey and Margarita, aged between 20 and 50.
AdvertisementComprising Indonesians and Filipinos, they pleaded guilty separately before Sessions Court Judge Hurman Hussain, to entering the State without their valid documents.The offence under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 provides for a jail term of up to five years, or a fine of up to RM10,000, and whipping, on conviction.
The illegal immigrants were arrested by the Immigration team who carried out operation in Beaufort, Sipitang, One Borneo Hypermall and Centre Point Shopping Complex, her in January this year after failing to produce their identification documents.
SPONSORED CONTENT How Spritzer’s silica rich natural mineral water makes your skin healthier When it comes to skincare, the first thought on our minds would be beauty products such as serums, creams, and masks. However, beauty experts and even researchers have stated that drinking more water can be just as crucial for your skin's health. Read more During mitigation, they informed the court that they had stayed in the State without any documents for several months and years and worked as labourers.
The illegal foreigners asked to be deported to their respective hometowns as soon as possible. The court ordered the illegal immigrants to serve the jail sentence from the date of their arrests.
AdvertisementAfter completing their jail sentence, all of the illegal foreigners were ordered referred to the Immigration Department for further action. Prosecuting Officer Mohd Sharifuddin Salim form the Immigration Department prosecuted.