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A 44-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to three months' imprisonment by the Magistrate's Courtin Kuala Berang today after pleading guilty to possessing illegal lottery numbers on his mobile phone on Oct 31.
Mohd Shah Nizan Mat Hussin entered the plea after the charge was read out before Magistrate Nur Athirah Hashim.
The court ordered him to serve the sentence from the date of his arrest.
He was charged with possessing illegal public lottery numbers on his mobile phone at a roadside hut in Kampung Bukit Diman, Ajil, at 5.30pm on Oct 31.
The offence was framed under Section 9(1) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, which carries a maximum fine of RM5,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both, upon conviction.
In a separate charge, Mohd Shah was accused of obstructing a police officer in the discharge of his official duties by punching the officer in the chest at the same location and time.
The charge was brought under Section 186 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to two years, a maximum fine of RM10,000, or both, upon conviction.
The prosecution was conducted by a Royal Malaysia Police prosecuting officer, while the accused was represented by National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) lawyer Nor Aziah Bunawan. - November 9, 2026
