The days when qualified independent candidates could jump to political parties needing them and be possibly rewarded are gone with the passing of the anti-hop law in Parliament recently
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This is a 4-cornered fight between incumbent Datuk Darell Leiking (Warisan), Kenny Chua (GRS-Star), Datuk Ewon Benedict (Harapan-Upko), and an Independent, Richard Jimmy
The court fixed June 4 for ruling the case involving two men charged with possession of 34.2gm of syabu.
Sessions Court Judge Azreena Aziz set the date for Rahmat Matali, 42, and Daud Yusof, 51, on Tuesday for decision at the end of the defence stage
By: Jo Ann Mool
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Kota Kinabalu: A 43-year-old man claimed trial at the High Court here Wednesday to trafficking 1,122.1gm of syabu.
Azizul Pingkit pleaded not guilty before Judicial Commissioner Amelati Parnell to committing the offence at 4.45pm on Aug 5, 2020 at the roadside of Jalan Putatan-Kota Kinabalu, Lok Kawi.
Azizul was charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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The charge is punishable under Section 39B (2) of the same Act carries the death sentence or imprisonment for life and whipping not less than 15 strokes if not sentenced to death, upon conviction.
The court set July 21 for pre-trial case management and fixed Sept 6 – 9 for trial.