Kota Kinabalu: A 53-year-old woman claimed trial at the High Court, here, Wednesday to smuggling an undocumented Filipino migrant at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA).
Nihmah Hashim, who appeared before Judicial Commissioner Dayang Ellyn Narisa Abang Ahmad, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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She was accused of jointly smuggling an undocumented Filipino migrant with two others who are still at large on Oct 31, 2025, at 5.30am at KKIA.
The offence is framed under Section 26A of the relevant Act, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years’ jail, a fine, or both upon conviction.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Dacia Jane Romanus applied for a mention date and did not offer bail to the accused.
The court fixed June 12 for mention and ordered Nihmah to remain in remand.
Counsel Datuk Ram Singh represented the accused.
