Gun-Toting Malaysian Remanded
By Rol Ezam

Bandar Seri Begawan - The 45-year-old Malaysian who had in his possession two unlicensed rifles at a house in Kampong Sengkarai, Tutong was further remanded for another two weeks at the Jerudong Prison.

The Deputy Public Prosecutor yesterday applied for two weeks adjournment in order to seek further instruction from the Public Prosecutor regarding the case.

The defendant, Kesah bin Sulaiman allegedly had the two rifles on or about the September 9 this year at a house No 88 in Simpang 64 Jalan Pengasing, Kampong

Sengkarai in Tutong, without a license issued by the licensing officer_

The defendant was also charged with staying in this country unlawfully after the expiry of his employment pass, which is an offence punishable under section 15 (2)(b) of the Immigration Act (Chapter 17).

However no plea has been taken on both charges.

He is now facing imprisonment for a term of not less than 5 years and not more than 15 years and shall be punished with whipping of not less than 3 strokes and not more than 12 strokes for having the rifles.

The case will be mentioned again on the October 23. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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