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Miri man sentenced to prison and fined for drunk driving

A 40-year-old man in Miri, Sarawak, has been sentenced to one day in prison and fined 10,200 Ringgit for driving under the influence. The court also ordered a two-year suspension of his driving license.

The incident occurred on April 22 during a police crackdown. The individual was driving a Nissan Almera near Miri Airport Road when he was intercepted. Blood tests conducted by the Chemistry Department in Bintulu revealed an alcohol concentration of 144mg per 100ml, significantly exceeding the legal limit of 50mg per 100ml. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge under the Road Transport Act 1987.

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Kai Tak · Miri