KOTA KINABALU: A Chinese national who pleaded guilty to overstaying in Malaysia was deported three weeks after settling a court-imposed fine, prompting his lawyer to call for clearer information on procedures governing post-sentencing deportation.
Hu Youhui, 31, was detained at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) on Jan 5 while attempting to return to China. He was stopped by immigration authorities for overstaying his permitted period of stay.
According to court documents, Hu had overstayed for approximately six months. He was subsequently remanded pending investigation under Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
Counsel Jeremy Ho, who represented Hu, said he came on record during the remand stage and appeared in court on Jan 16, when the prosecution applied for an extension of remand. The court allowed the remand to continue until Jan 22.
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