Kuching man jailed seven years for robbing his mother

Photo courtesy of Malay Mail

A 26-year-old food delivery rider in Kuching has been sentenced to seven years in prison and five strokes of the cane after admitting that he snatched a gold necklace from his own mother at their family home.

Attack took place inside family home

Stanley Wong pleaded guilty at the Sessions Court to a robbery charge under Section 392 of Malaysia’s Penal Code. Judge Musli Ab Hamid convicted and sentenced him following the plea.

The offence took place at about 10.20am on August 27, 2026, at the family’s house in Kampung Stutong Baru. According to the case facts, Wong’s 45-year-old mother was sitting in the living room when he approached her from behind, pulled off the gold necklace she was wearing and fled.

The chain was valued at RM1,000. His mother lodged a police report, and officers arrested Wong later the same day.

Police recovered the stolen jewellery

After his arrest, Wong led investigators to the location where he had sold the necklace, allowing police to recover it.

He told officers that he had committed the offence while under the influence of drugs. A urine test returned positive results for amphetamine and methamphetamine, while police checks showed that he had several previous criminal records, including drug-related offences.

Section 392 provides for imprisonment of up to 14 years and may also include a fine or whipping. The court imposed both a custodial sentence and corporal punishment in this case.

Plea for leniency rejected

In asking the court for a lighter sentence, Wong said he stole the necklace because he needed money to go shopping. The judge nevertheless handed down a seven-year term and five strokes of the cane.

The case highlights the serious penalties attached to robbery in Malaysia, including when the victim and offender are members of the same family. The guilty plea brought the proceedings to a conclusion without a full trial, but the offender’s previous records and the circumstances described by prosecutors remained relevant to sentencing.

What it means for foreigners in Malaysia

Foreign residents should be aware that Malaysian robbery laws carry severe prison terms and may include whipping for eligible male offenders. Anyone who is the victim of theft or violence should contact police promptly and preserve receipts, photographs or other evidence that may help establish ownership and value.

2 September 2026