Civil Servant Faces 16 Charges Over Fake Hotel Claims
KOTA KINABALU: A 35-year-old government accountant is in hot water after being slapped with 16 charges for allegedly submitting fake hotel accommodation claims worth over RM17,000. The accused, Sharin Lusiyau, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court on Wednesday. Authorities say he faked receipts under multiple names, but no one actually stayed at the hotels. The case is set for pre-trial on April 9.
Sabah Civil Servant Gets a Day in Jail, RM72k Fine for Bribery
KOTA KINABALU: A civil servant who initially fought corruption charges suddenly changed her plea mid-trial, admitting to 30 bribery-related offences. Mahriyatty Ag. Bahrin, 45, was sentenced to a day’s jail and fined RM72,000. She had allegedly received payments from contractors and submitted false claims linked to various government certificates.
Unemployed Man Jailed for Stealing Paint
KOTA KINABALU: A 35-year-old jobless man’s plan to brighten his world with fresh paint backfired when he got caught stealing an 18-litre tin worth RM105. Meni Amir pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 days behind bars. He was caught red-handed carrying the stolen paint tin before being handed over to the police.
Man Jailed Two Months for Carrying Housebreaking Tools
KOTA KINABALU: A 27-year-old man’s late-night loitering at a mall didn’t go unnoticed—especially when security found burglary tools in his bag. Md Qhairil Md Akdam admitted to possessing suspicious items, including knives, pliers, and gloves. The court gave him two months in jail.
Three Men Penalised for Drug Use
KOTA KINABALU: Three men faced the consequences of drug use after testing positive for syabu and amphetamine. Gikaldo Ajilin received seven months in jail, Rashid Yaco got six, while Azmin Jamil was fined RM2,000. If he fails to pay, he’ll serve five months behind bars.
Sabah PKR Polls to Proceed Unless State Election Clashes
PETALING JAYA: PKR’s Sabah chapter election will go ahead in April—unless it collides with the upcoming state polls. PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh confirmed that only an election clash would warrant a postponement. This comes amid calls from Sabah PKR leaders to delay the vote to maintain party unity ahead of the state election.
Third postponement of verdict in Peter Anthony’s forgery appeal
KOTA KINABALU: The Court of Appeal has delayed its decision on former Sabah minister Peter Anthony’s forgery appeal for the third time.
Initially set for November 27, 2024, the verdict was first postponed to January 9, 2025, and then to February 6, 2025.
Peter Anthony, leader of Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM), is contesting his conviction and three-year prison sentence for forging a letter related to a system maintenance contract in 2014.
The Federal Court chief registrar’s office confirmed the latest delay but did not provide a reason.
Lion dancers fell into sinkhole in Tamparuli
KOTA KINABALU: A lion dance performance in Tamparuli town took an unexpected turn when three performers fell into a sinkhole that suddenly appeared beneath them.
The mishap occurred around 11am on Jalan Bunga, where the concrete pavement collapsed about a metre deep, shocking onlookers.
Their teammates acted fast, pulling them out unharmed.
Tuaran MP service centre officer Rayner Ebi, 45, said the incident highlights the need for better infrastructure upkeep, noting that concerns over the unstable pavement had been raised with the Tuaran District Council before.
