Two illegals jailed

KOTA KINABALU: Two men were jailed for five months by the Sessions Court here yesterday for entering the state illegally.

Judge Azreena Aziz passed the sentence on Abdullah Alam Alam, 20, and Hussin Anas, 38, after they pleaded guilty to separate charges under Section 6 (1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.

The indictment carries a maximum fine of RM10,000 or a jail term of up to five years or both and also liable to whipping of not more than six strokes of the cane upon conviction.

Abdullah, who is a labourer, was arrested at a shopping mall here on June 29 while Hussin who is jobless was detained at Jalan Tuaran Bypass, Manggatal here on June 23 after they failed to produce any valid travel document.

Azreena also ordered Hussin to be whipped once and both accused to be referred to the Immigration Department for their biometrics data to be taken before being deported back to their country.