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Borneo Post
9 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Food export company fined RM21,000 for using banned sweeter in products
File photo for illustration purposes KUCHING (June 23): A food export company was today fined RM21,000 by the Magistrates' Courts here for seven offences under the Food Regulations 1985. Magistrates Ling Hui Chuan and Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan imposed the fines after the company's representative pleaded guilty to the charges in two separate courts. The accused was fined RM3,000 for each charge, amounting to a total fine of RM21,000, by the Magistrates' Court. According to the facts of the case, samples of the preserved food products from the company were collected and sent for analysis on Nov 29, 2024. The analysis revealed that the samples contained cyclamate, a non-nutritive sweetener prohibited in food under Regulation 133(3) of the Food Regulations 1985. This regulation states that no person shall import, prepare, advertise for sale, or sell any food to which a non-nutritive sweetener has been added, except as otherwise permitted by the same regulation. Prosecuting Officer Mohd Fairos Ibrahim, from the Inspectorate and Legal Unit of the Kuching Divisional Health Office, informed the court during proceedings that cyclamate is an artificial sweetener commonly used in low-calorie food and beverages as a sugar substitute. 'Its sweetness is 30 to 50 times greater than sugar, making it a popular choice in products such as soft drinks, sweets, and sugar-free sweetened foods. 'The use of cyclamate in food is strictly regulated and is not permitted in fresh fruit, including peeled or ready-to-eat fruit. Long-term excessive consumption may pose health risks and is associated with an increased risk of cancer,' he said. The prosecution requested that the accused be given an appropriate sentence as a deterrent. In addition, the sentence is intended to serve as a warning not only to the accused but also to other importers, reminding them to exercise caution when importing food into Malaysia and to take necessary steps before allowing samples to enter the country. Court crime food exporter food products
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Kuching teen who killed five in crash sent to Henry Gurney School for six years
KUCHING, June 18 — A 15-year-old boy was ordered to undergo six years of rehabilitation at the Henry Gurney School for causing the deaths of five individuals in a road crash earlier this year. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan imposed the order until the teen reaches the age of 21, and further fined him RM1,500 or two months' imprisonment in default, for driving underage. The sentence was handed down after the Magistrate's Court received a report from the Social Welfare Department and submissions from Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Fillanny Siji. The teenager, who was unrepresented, pleaded guilty on May 14 to two charges under Sections 41(1) and 39(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, and for driving while under the age of 16. Speaking to reporters, Mohd Fillanny said the prosecution had sought a custodial sentence in light of the loss of five lives, adding that such cases should serve as a deterrent amid the rising number of road accidents in Kuching. On May 14, the teen's 35-year-old father also pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 33(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for permitting his son to drive without proper supervision. He was fined RM15,000, in default 12 months' imprisonment and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service within six months. On January 14, the teenager lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into two cars and two motorcycles along Jalan Stutong Baru. Four victims died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Sarawak General Hospital. — Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Barnama
Teen Sentenced To Six Years At Henry Gurney School Over Fatal Crash That Killed Five
KUCHING, June 17 (Bernama) -- A 15-year-old boy was ordered to undergo six years of rehabilitation at the Henry Gurney School for causing the deaths of five individuals in a road crash earlier this year. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan imposed the order until the teen reaches the age of 21, and further fined him RM1,500 or two months imprisonment in default, for driving underage. The sentence was handed down after the Magistrate's Court received a report from the Social Welfare Department and submissions from deputy public prosecutor Mohd Fillanny Siji. The teenager, who was unrepresented, pleaded guilty on May 14 to two charges under Sections 41(1) and 39(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, and for driving while under the age of 16. Speaking to reporters, Mohd Fillanny said the prosecution had sought a custodial sentence in light of the loss of five lives, adding that such cases should serve as a deterrent amid the rising number of road accidents in Kuching. On May 14, the teen's 35-year-old father also pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 33(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for permitting his son to drive without proper supervision. He was fined RM15,000, in default 12 months imprisonment and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service within six months. On Jan 14, the teenager lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into two cars and two motorcycles along Jalan Stutong Baru. Four victims died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Sarawak General Hospital.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Teen sentenced to six years at Henry Gurney School over fatal crash that killed five
KUCHING: A 15-year-old boy was ordered to undergo six years of rehabilitation at the Henry Gurney School for causing the deaths of five individuals in a road crash earlier this year. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan imposed the order until the teen reaches the age of 21, and further fined him RM1,500 or two months imprisonment in default, for driving underage. The sentence was handed down after the Magistrate's Court received a report from the Social Welfare Department and submissions from deputy public prosecutor Mohd Fillanny Siji. The teenager, who was unrepresented, pleaded guilty on May 14 to two charges under Sections 41(1) and 39(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, and for driving while under the age of 16. Speaking to reporters, Mohd Fillanny said the prosecution had sought a custodial sentence in light of the loss of five lives, adding that such cases should serve as a deterrent amid the rising number of road accidents in Kuching. On May 14, the teen's 35-year-old father also pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 33(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for permitting his son to drive without proper supervision. He was fined RM15,000, in default 12 months imprisonment and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service within six months. On Jan 14, the teenager lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into two cars and two motorcycles along Jalan Stutong Baru. Four victims died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Sarawak General Hospital. - Bernama
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Teen sentenced to six years at Henry Gurney school over fatal crash that killed five
KUCHING: A 15-year-old boy was ordered to undergo six years of rehabilitation at the Henry Gurney School for causing the deaths of five individuals in a road crash earlier this year. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan imposed the order until the teen reaches the age of 21, and further fined him RM1,500 or two months imprisonment in default, for driving underage. The sentence was handed down after the Magistrate's Court received a report from the Social Welfare Department and submissions from deputy public prosecutor Mohd Fillanny Siji. The teenager, who was unrepresented, pleaded guilty on May 14 to two charges under Sections 41(1) and 39(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, and for driving while under the age of 16. Speaking to reporters, Mohd Fillanny said the prosecution had sought a custodial sentence in light of the loss of five lives, adding that such cases should serve as a deterrent amid the rising number of road accidents in Kuching. On May 14, the teen's 35-year-old father also pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 33(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for permitting his son to drive without proper supervision. He was fined RM15,000, in default 12 months imprisonment and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service within six months. On Jan 14, the teenager lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into two cars and two motorcycles along Jalan Stutong Baru. Four victims died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Sarawak General Hospital.
