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Man sentenced to jail time for trespassing at property linked to senior official's spouse
A 21-year-old man has been handed a two-week jail sentence and fined RM1,500 after being convicted of trespassing at a residence connected to the wife of a senior Sarawak state official.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUCHING — The man appeared before the court here on Wednesday following the trespassing incident at a property linked to the family of a prominent state figure. In addition to the custodial sentence, he was ordered to pay the fine or serve an additional month in prison should he fail to settle the amount.
The case highlights the serious approach local authorities are taking toward unauthorised entry onto private property, particularly residences associated with high-profile individuals and their families.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the trespassing were presented during the court proceedings, resulting in the court's decision to impose both jail time and a financial penalty on the accused.