A foreigner was fined RM800 for not wearing a face mask to a supermarket and spewing abusive words towards a security guard.
The fine was imposed by Magistrate S. Mageswary against Theberge Travis Lee after the accused pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
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Theberge could be jailed for 15 days if he fails to pay the fine.
The case was handled in accordance with the law, which stipulated a maximum fine of RM100 under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.
According to Kosmo, the court imposed a fine of RM100 for the first charge, and for the second offense, the court fined RM700.
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
