Kota Kinabalu: A woman was fined a total of RM85,000 for allowing 17 illegal immigrants to stay in her premises.
High Court Deputy Registrar Cindy Mc Juce Balitus, who sat as a Sessions Court Judge, handed the sentence to Noraini Ramli who pleaded guilty to the charge.
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The court ordered Noraini to pay RM5,000 or three months’ jail for each the foreigners involved.
Noraini was found permitting the foreigners to remain in her premises in Sipitang.
The offence, under Section 55E(1) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, carries a jail term of up to a year or a fine of up to RM30,000, or both, for each illegal immigrant involved.
During mitigation, Noraini asked for leniency.
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However, the prosecution urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence against Noraini.
