Tawau Drug Trafficking Case: Two Men Face Death Penalty

Tawau Drug Trafficking Case: Two Men Face Death Penalty Two local men appeared in the Tawau Magistrate's Court on May 29, 2025, facing charges related to the trafficking of a substantial amount of methamphetamine. The drugs, weighing nearly 2.5 kilograms and estimated to be worth RM87,000, were allegedly trafficked in the Tawau Airport area between 9:25 PM and 10:15 PM on May 17, 2025. The accused, Liong Kok Wai, 44, and Ravinson Esther Mawat, 20, were charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. If convicted, they face a mandatory death sentence or life imprisonment, plus no less than 12 strokes of the rotan. No bail was offered, and the case has been adjourned until July 17th pending chemical analysis. "The charges were brought under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952," stated the prosecuting attorney. "The prosecution will present compelling evidence to support the charges against the accused." This case underscores the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in Malaysia. The swift action taken by authorities highlights their commitment to tackling this serious crime.