Politician’s sister accused of misappropriating RM2.42mil belonging to late father

In a Kuching sessions court, the sister of a Sarawak politician appeared today, pleading not guilty to charges of misappropriating RM2.42 million from her late father's savings account. Judge Iris Awen Jon heard the case, and the woman, aged 60, faced a charge under Section 403 of the Penal Code, which carries a potential sentence ranging from six months to five years in prison, along with fines and whipping.

The accused is alleged to have taken the money without the consent of the family or other beneficiaries, claiming it was part of her deceased father's estate meant for distribution among lawful heirs. Bail was set at RM100,000 with two local sureties, and the case has been scheduled for case management on September 28. The woman was represented by attorneys Roger Chin and Lim Heng Choo, while deputy public prosecutor Chuah Kai Sheng argued on behalf of the prosecution.