Fined RM300 for not bringing MyKad

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KUCHING: A single mother was fined RM300 in default a month’s jail after she pleaded guilty to not producing her MyKad when requested by the authority.

Salasiah Matana, 23, from Kampung Bako pleaded guilty to the charge framed under Section 7 of the National Registration Act 1959 before Magistrate Maris Agan.

Salasiah failed to produce the identity card when requested by the police during a spot check somewhere in town about 1.40 am on Aug 17.

She paid the fine.

In the same court room, a trader was fined RM1,000 in default three months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to selling illegal firecrackers before the Hari Raya celebration.

Wahidi Hajimi, 40, from Kampung Asajaya was convicted under Section 8 of the Explosive Act 1957.

He admitted having the firecrackers which he displayed for sale at the Satok Market here at 8.45pm on Aug 18.

He too paid the fine.