Singapore jails, canes 6 Indonesians after illegal re-entry on sinking boat

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by CNAJanuary 27, 2026 at 09:34 AM

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In Singapore, six Indonesian men were sentenced on Monday to jail terms and caning for illegally re-entering the country after previous immigration offenses. The men, led by Asrarudin, attempted to reach Singapore from Batam in November 2023 via a sampan, hoping to find work. Their attempt failed when the boat sank, leading to their capture. Asrarudin, who steered the boat despite lacking experience, received a lesser sentence, while Brick, a repeat offender, received the longest sentence of one year and nine months, along with ten strokes of the cane. The other four men, aged 24 to 29, also received jail sentences and caning.

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Batam 50% Brick 60% Asrarudin ×270% Indonesia ×280% Singapore ×290%

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illegal re-entry 90% singapore 80% jail sentence 70% caning 70% immigration breaches 60% indonesia 60% illegal immigration 50% sinking boat 50% batam 40%