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title: "‘I Was Desperate’ — M’sian Man Jailed 2 Weeks For Stealing 11 Packets Of Milo"
url: https://weirdkaya.com/msian-man-jailed-2-weeks-for-stealing-11-packets-of-milo/
date: 2024-01-24
modified: 2024-01-24
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description: "Stealing is inherently a crime and should be punished. However, there are instances of individuals forced to resort to theft due to their inability to cope with life's pressures. A..."
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  - "sibu"
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# ‘I Was Desperate’ — M’sian Man Jailed 2 Weeks For Stealing 11 Packets Of Milo

##### Stealing is inherently a crime and should be punished. However, there are instances of individuals forced to resort to theft due to their inability to cope with life's pressures.

A man in Sibu, Sarawak, was recently sentenced to jail after he was caught stealing several packets of Milo from a supermarket and pleaded for leniency, saying that desperation had forced him to commit the crime.

## M'sian man jailed 2 weeks for stealing 11 packets of Milo

[China Press](https://www.chinapress.com.my/?p=3778899) reported that the accused was 35-year-old Shabarudin (transliteration), who worked as a supervisor and earned a monthly salary of RM1,500.

![Packet of Milo powder](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/milo-powder-package.png)For illustration purposes only. Photo by WeirdKaya

According to the charge sheet, he was accused of stealing 11 packets of Milo worth RM208.89 from a supermarket at 1.40pm on Jan 12.

His attempt to walk away with the stolen goods was ultimately foiled by a staff member who was working in front of the supermarket, who noticed he was acting suspiciously.

The staff eventually uncovered the theft and lodged a police report.

## Claimed he was 'desperate in life'

Shabarudin was charged under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison or a fine if convicted. Repeat offenders may also face a whipping.

![court gavel](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/image-5699.jpg)For illustration purposes only. Photo via [Freepik](https://www.freepik.com/)

In court, he pleaded for mercy, saying that he was married with two children and only earned RM1,500 as a supervisor.

> **I have become desperate in life. I needed money to survive, so that's why I took the Milo," he added.**

Shabarudin was later sentenced to 2 weeks in jail for the crime.

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