RANAU: A woman was fined RM1,300, in default of one month’s imprisonment, by the Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty of illegal lottery activity in Kundasang.
Jamyica Darius was charged under Section 9(1) of the Open Gambling Houses Act 1953 over an incident at Nompuri grocery shop along Jalan Sokid, Bundu Tuhan, at about 6.30pm on Sept 7, 2026.
According to the facts of the case, police from the Ranau District Police Headquarters conducted an “Ops Dadu” operation at the premises after receiving information about suspected illegal lottery betting activities.
The complainant, Insp Askandal bin Maidin, said he identified himself as a police officer by presenting his authority card to the accused during the operation.
A subsequent inspection led to the seizure of two mobile phones, a printed receipt and RM141 in cash. The items were recorded as exhibits and taken to the Ranau Police Headquarters for further action.
Investigations, including an examination of the seized items by a gambling expert, provided grounds to charge the accused under Section 9(1) of the Open Gambling Houses Act 1953.
The provision carries a maximum fine of RM5,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both, upon conviction.
The court imposed a fine of RM1,300, with one month’s imprisonment in default of payment.
