Duo caught fishing say they were only trying feed their families; both get three months' jail


- Sin Chew Daily

SUNGAI SIPUT: Two men caught fishing during the movement control order (MCO) period – who claimed they were only trying to put food on the table for their families – were sentenced to three months' jail each by a Magistrate's Court here.

Chin Chee Wei, 45, and Chong Poh Wah, 56, both labourers, pleaded guilty to the offence before Magistrate Norhabsarina Ayob when they were charged here on Friday (April 3).

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