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Malaysia Case Law

Section 15 immigration act 1959
  • 18 Apr 2023

    GURPREET RAM

    Citation
    BF-83-149-04/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    BF-83-149-04/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    The court found the accused guilty of overstaying under s15(1)(c) Immigration Act 1959, accepted the guilty plea and mitigation but gave greater weight to public interest and deterrence; accordingly imposed 18 months imprisonment from date of arrest as a proportionate and lawful sentence.