Filipino jailed one year, fined RM50,000 for possessing 1,769 turtle eggs


SANDAKAN: A Filipino has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court here on Friday (July 22) for possessing 1,769 green turtle eggs.

Judge Darmafikri Abu Adam meted out the sentence on Abdu Rasah Amin, 57 after he pleaded guilty to committing the offence at a house at Kampung Bokara, Karamunting at about 11.50am on July 15.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Over 225 tonnes of illegal e-waste seized at Port Klang
Malek Razak appointed new Armed Forces Chief
Thousands throng George Town streets for Thaipusam gold and silver chariots journey
PM calls for zero compromise on foreigners misusing visitor’s pass
Holding on to gold despite surging price
Johor mall gets community together for record-breaking feat
Family of five to tug three-tonne chariot as act of thanksgiving
LRT3 Shah Alam trial run in March
1,399 housing projects revived under task force
Enforcement at all levels the only way ‘country can be fixed’, says Anwar

Others Also Read