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Malaysia Case Law

Immigration act 1959/63
  • 7 Nov 2023

    THU ZAR WAI

    Citation
    DJ-83-984-10/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    DJ-83-984-10/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    Accuseds pleaded guilty to being in Malaysia without valid travel documents under section 6(1)(c) Immigration Act 1959/63; given the rampancy of such offences and the need for general deterrence the court imposed a custodial sentence of five months imprisonment under section 6(3).