Kota Kinabalu: A 43-year-old Filipino man was fined RM1,500 by the Sessions Court here for using an illegal electricity connection linked directly to Sabah Electricity's (SE) low-voltage supply line.
Judge Hurman Hussain imposed the fine on Robin Nuning after he pleaded guilty to the charge. He paid the fine, failing which he would have faced three months' imprisonment.
Robin, who holds an IMM13 document, committed the offence at a squatter house in Kampung Sri Kenangan 2, Jalan Sepanggar, at about 10.05am on Aug 6 this year.
The court heard that he had instructed an individual named Fairul to install a 14-metre cable connection using a six-gang power extension socket, paying him RM50 monthly for the illegal electricity supply.
The offence was uncovered during an integrated operation by the Sabah Energy Commission (Ecos) and SE, which found the connection bypassing the registered electricity meter.
Prosecuting Officer Andryero Thomas appeared for ECoS, while Robin was unrepresented.
