ISKANDAR PUTERI: A Singaporean woman has been arrested for hurling abusive words at traffic police officers when she was issued a summons during a roadblock at the Second Link Highway here.
Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said the car, driven by the 29-year-old suspect, was stopped at a roadblock at KM3.8 of the Second Link Highway in Gelang Patah at about 8.30pm on Saturday (Sept 27).
“During the inspection, the suspect refused to cooperate. She also verbally abused the officers on duty after being informed that a Pol 257 summons would be issued against her for illegally modifying her car’s exhaust system,” ACP M. Kumarasan said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 28).
He added that the case was being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant from carrying out their duty, which carries a penalty of up to two years’ jail, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both upon conviction.
“She is also being investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for using insulting words intended to hurt feelings or cause a breach of peace, which is punishable by a maximum fine of RM100.
“In addition, she is under investigation for violating Section 6(1)(C) of the Immigration Act 1959/62 for not having valid documents to remain in Malaysia, which carries a penalty of up to five years’ jail, a fine of up to RM10,000, or whipping of not more than six strokes, or any two of these punishments,” he said.
ACP M. Kumarasan reminded the public to obey the law and cooperate with the police when they are carrying out their duties.
“The police remain committed to preventing and combating crime. Those with information on criminal activities are urged to contact the nearest police station, the Iskandar Puteri district control centre at 07-5113622, or the hotline at 07-5114486,” he added.
