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Bangladeshi Man Fined RM10,000 for Using Another's MyKad for Subsidized Petrol
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Bangladeshi Man Fined RM10,000 for Using Another's MyKad for Subsidized Petrol

From Utusan Malaysia · (6m ago) Malay Critical tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A Bangladeshi man was fined RM10,000 by a Kuala Lumpur court for using another person's MyKad to buy subsidized petrol.
  • Md. Jakir Hossain, 50, pleaded guilty to two charges of possessing and using the identification cards of two individuals without valid reason.
  • Failure to pay the fine could result in a 14-month jail sentence, with the offense carrying a maximum penalty of RM20,000 or three years imprisonment.

In Malaysia, the misuse of identification cards, particularly the MyKad, for illicit purposes like purchasing subsidized goods, is a serious offense that undermines national systems and defrauds the public.

The court's decision to impose a RM10,000 fine on Md. Jakir Hossain reflects the gravity with which such acts are viewed. The use of another person's MyKad to obtain subsidized petrol not only constitutes theft of government resources but also causes financial loss and inconvenience to the rightful owners of the identification cards.

Tertuduh mempunyai pilihan untuk kembalikan Mykad tapi tertuduh membeli petrol walaupun dia tahu itu bukan miliknya

โ€” Hench GohThe Deputy Public Prosecutor argued against leniency, emphasizing the accused's choice to purchase petrol despite knowing the MyKad was not his.

This case highlights the importance of vigilance in protecting one's personal identification. The incident, which occurred at a petrol station in Jalan Pahang, serves as a stark reminder that individuals must safeguard their MyKad to prevent unauthorized use. The prosecution's emphasis on the victims' losses underscores the tangible impact of such fraudulent activities on ordinary citizens.

While the defense cited the accused's role as a family breadwinner and a heart condition, the court's sentencing, including the potential jail time, signals a clear message against such exploitation of national resources. This incident is particularly concerning given the subsidized nature of the petrol, intended to benefit Malaysian citizens.

Tertuduh merupakan penanggung utama keluarga. Tertuduh bekerja sebagai pembantu di sebuah stesen minyak dan mempunyai penyakit jantung

โ€” Low CarmenThe defense lawyer pleaded for a lighter sentence, citing the accused's role as the family's sole provider and his heart condition.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.