KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has welcomed the maximum RM10,000 fine for those who violate the movement control order regulations saying that repeat offenders are the ones who should fear the higher penalty. Malaysians Against Rape, Assault and Snatch Theft founder Dave Avran said increasing the fines is necessary as Malaysians are lackadaisical in following SOP. “Since the amount is no more than RM10,000, I think first offenders should not be punished as harshly. However if they are repeat offenders, I think the penalty should increase proportionately, ” he said. “What that means is that even for first-time offence by entities, the punishment in no way should equate to that of a first-time individual.

Source: The Star February 26, 2021 23:26 UTC