Foreigner detained for trespassing onto LRT tracks as 'shortcut' to work

New Straits Times

4 days ago

KUALA LUMPUR: A foreigner was arrested for trespassing onto the light rail transit (LRT) tracks at Masjid Jamek station yesterday morning.
The suspect, who allegedly crossed from Platform 2 to Platform 1 of the Ampang Line, claimed he used the tracks as a shortcut to his workplace.
Dang Wangi district police chief Assistant Commissioner Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said auxiliary police detained the man after they were alerted by Prasarana's Integrated Control Centre (ICC).
The incident occurred at 10.11am, and the suspect was apprehended shortly after by patrol personnel.
"Initial investigations showed that the man had entered the restricted area as a shortcut to get to his workplace," Sulizmie said in a statement.
He added that the suspect also failed to produce valid identification documents when stopped.
A police report has been lodged, and the case is being investigated under Section 447 of the Penal Code for criminal trespass, and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for failing to present valid travel or identification documents.
Sulizmie said police will apply for a remand order against the suspect at the magistrate's court today.
He warned that if convicted, the suspect could face up to six months in prison, a fine of up to RM3,000, or both.
He also reminded the public not to break the law or endanger themselves and others by entering restricted or gazetted areas.
"Action will be taken against any party involved in such activities under existing laws," he said.
Members of the public with information on similar offences are urged to contact the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters hotline at 03-2146 0522, the Dang Wangi district police hotline at 03-2600 2222, or any nearby police station.