A lorry driver was fined RM4,000 by the Magistrate’s Court in Sibu, Sarawak, today for intimidating singer Nor Ashimah Ramli, also known as Baby Shima.

Magistrate Oon Kork Chern meted out the fine on Mel Maxpherson Munded, 32, of Kampung Bratan, Jalan Borneo Heights, who pleaded guilty to committing criminal intimidation.

He was charged with committing the offence by sending a death threat to the singer with intent to cause alarm to her at the lobby of Kingwood Hotel in Sibu at about 11pm on Dec 30.

The charge, framed under Section 506 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to seven years, or a fine, or both.

Prior to the sentencing, the magistrate asked the accused whether he was aware he had committed criminal intimidation, to which the accused said he was not aware and that he was under the influence of alcohol.

In mitigation, Mel said he is married with a child and is also supporting his mother.

Prosecution officer Siti Mariyah Dahari requested the court to impose a heavy sentence as a lesson to the accused and the public at large.

According to the facts of the case, Baby Shima (above) was informed by her manager that there was a threatening comment from a Facebook user.

Following that, accompanied by Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing, Baby Shima lodged a report at the Sibu police station, which then led to Mel’s arrest.

Baby Shima was among the guest artists who performed at the 2025 New Year’s Eve celebration organised by the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry at the Azman Hashim Community Sports Complex in Sibu Jaya.

- Bernama

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