TVB actor Mat Yeung sentenced to 18 days in prison for drink driving offence


Mat Yeung has had a string of charges relating to drunk driving. Photo: Mat Yeung Ming/Instagram

Mat Yeung Ming's year-long court case stemming from a car accident drew to a close when he was found guilty and sentenced to 18 days in prison on Nov 4. The Hong Kong actor's driving license has also been suspended for two years and he will have to pay a fine of HK$2,000 (RM1,068).

However, Yeung was able to escape jail time by paying the HK$30,000 (RM16,032) cash bail while pending appeal. He would have to remain in Hong Kong and check in with police three times a week.

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