Kota Kinabalu: Two Indonesians were fined and jailed for overstaying in the State for six and 18 years, respectively.
Samuel Nakasyambo and Juprih pleaded guilty separately before Sessions Court Judge Hurman Hussain to the charges against them.
Samuel was jailed 12 months for staying in the State after his Work Visit Pass had expired on Aug 30, 2006 and overstayed for 18 years and 10 months.
He was arrested at 2.25am on July 29 this year at a house in Kg Bulu Silou, Keningau.
Juprih was fined RM10,000 or spend 12 months in prison for overstaying for six years and 10 months after his Work Visit Pass expired on Sept 5, 2018 and was arrested on the same day and place as Samuel.
They were charged under Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), which provides for a fine of up to RM10,000, or imprisonment of up to five years, or both, upon conviction.
Juprih had paid the fine while Samuel served the jail sentence from the date of his arrest.
In another case, an Indonesian was ordered to pay a fine of RM3,000 in default four months’ jail for illegal entry.
Sehruh Taram was detained at the same place and time as Juprih and Samuel, after failing to produce his identity document to the immigration personnel during an operation carried out at the said area.
After completing their jail and paying fines, the Indonesians were ordered referred to the Immigration Department.
Prosecuting Officer Mohd Sharifuddin Salim from Immigration Department appeared for the prosecution.
