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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
China YouTuber fined RM800 for trespassing Malaysia Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: A part-time YouTuber from China has been fined RM800 for trespassing into the Malaysian Parliament compound. The 25-year-old, Li Zhechen, pleaded guilty to the offence under the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959. Magistrate M.S. Arunjothy handed down the sentence, with an alternative of one month's jail if the fine is unpaid. Li was charged under Section 7 of the Act, which allows for a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a RM1,000 fine, or both. The incident occurred on July 9 when Li entered the restricted area to take photos and videos. Police officers on duty detained him shortly after. Deputy public prosecutor Adiba Iman Md Hassan urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence. Li's lawyer, Lee Ewe Kiang, argued for leniency, stating his client was unaware he had entered a restricted zone. 'He was visiting Malaysia as a tourist and mistakenly walked into the Parliament grounds after exploring Perdana Botanical Gardens,' Lee said. Li has since apologised for the incident. - Bernama
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
YouTuber from China fined RM800 for trespassing Parliament grounds
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — A part-time YouTuber from China was fined RM800, in default one month's jail, by the Magistrate's Court here today for trespassing into the Malaysian Parliament compound. Magistrate MS Arunjothy meted out the sentence on 25-year-old Li Zhechen after he pleaded guilty to unlawfully entering the Parliament grounds, which are designated as a restricted area under Section 5(1) of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959. He committed the offence at 5.30 pm on July 9 and was charged under Section 7 of the same Act, which carries a maximum sentence of two years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM1,000, or both. According to the facts of the case, Li entered the compound to take photos and videos. On-duty police officers then detained him. Deputy public prosecutor Adiba Iman Md Hassan earlier urged the court to impose an appropriate sentence to serve as a deterrent to the accused and the public. Li's lawyer, Lee Ewe Kiang, pleaded for a lenient sentence, saying his client was remorseful and had no intention of trespassing into a restricted area. 'On the day of the incident, my client, who was visiting Malaysia as a tourist, had been walking around Perdana Botanical Gardens before accidentally entering the nearby Parliament grounds. 'He apologises to all parties involved,' the lawyer said. — Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Chinese YouTuber fined RM800 for trespassing into Parliament compound
KUALA LUMPUR: A Chinese YouTuber was fined RM800, in default of one month's jail, for trespassing into the parliament compound earlier this month. Li Zhechen pleaded guilty to the offence when the charge was read before magistrate S. Arunjothy today. According to the charge sheet, he had entered the parliament compound on July 9 to take pictures and videos before he was arrested by policemen. He was charged under Section 5(1) of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act, which carries a maximum RM1,000 fine or up to two years' imprisonment upon conviction. Earlier, Lee Ewe Kiang, who appeared for the accused, pleaded for a minimum sentence and issued an apology on behalf of his client. Deputy public prosecutor Adiba Iman Hassan, however, asked the court to impose a deterrent sentence.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Chinese YouTuber fined RM800 for entering Parliament area
The magistrates' court sentenced Chinese YouTuber Li Zhechen to a RM800 fine, or in default one month's jail, for trespassing into Parliament. KUALA LUMPUR : A Chinese YouTuber was fined RM800 by the magistrates' court here for trespassing into Parliament, a site gazetted as a protected area. Magistrate Arunjothy Selvaraju imposed the fine on Li Zhechen after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 5(1) of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959. The offence carries a maximum penalty of RM1,000, or two years' imprisonment upon conviction. Li was ordered to serve a one-month jail sentence if he fails to pay the fine. According to the facts of the case, Li had on July 9 entered the Parliament compound to take photos and videos. He was arrested by police officers who were on duty that day. During mitigation, Li's lawyer Lee Ewe Kiang offered the court an apology on his client's behalf. Deputy public prosecutor Adiba Iman Hassan urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence.
Daily Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Chinese YouTuber fined RM800 for entering Parliament area
Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 By: Ho Kit Yen, FMT Text Size: The magistrates' court sentenced Chinese YouTuber Li Zhechen to a RM800 fine, or in default one month's jail, for trespassing into Parliament. Kuala Lumpur: A Chinese YouTuber was fined RM800 by the magistrates' court here for trespassing into Parliament, a site gazetted as a protected area. Magistrate Arunjothy Selvaraju imposed the fine on Li Zhechen after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 5(1) of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959. Advertisement The offence carries a maximum penalty of RM1,000, or two years' imprisonment upon conviction. Li was ordered to serve a one-month jail sentence if he fails to pay the fine. According to the facts of the case, Li had on July 9 entered the Parliament compound to take photos and videos. He was arrested by police officers who were on duty that day. During mitigation, Li's lawyer Lee Ewe Kiang offered the court an apology on his client's behalf. Deputy public prosecutor Adiba Iman Hassan urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
