KOTA KINABALU: An illegal immigrant has been sentenced to two years' jail for trespassing into a China tourist's resort room in September.
Amir Kahal was handed the sentence by Semporna Magistrate Don Stiwin Malanjum on Oct 7, and he will be referred to the Immigration Department for further related actions after serving his imprisonment.
Amir had trespassed into the tourist's room at around 3am on Sept 19, and was also accused of molesting the woman.
His case under Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force to a person with intent to outrage modesty is still under probe, said Semporna OCPD Supt Tan Hiap Wah.
He said strict action will be taken against employers hiring illegal immigrants, whereas similar actions can also be taken against those who allow any undocumented people to stay, be around or live in any of their premises.
"We will not compromise with any form of harbouring illegal or undocumented people," he said, urging the public to immediately contact police if they know of any such activities.
It was earlier reported that the victim was sleeping alone when she realised an unknown man was inside her room.
She managed to flee the suspect during the assault and hid in nearby bushes until a resort worker found her the next morning.
She suffered injuries during the incident.
