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The Sun
16-07-2025
- 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
Borneo Post
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
YouTuber from China fined RM800 for trespassing Parliament grounds
He committed the offence at 5.30pm 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. – Malay Mail photo 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 M.S. 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 5.30pm 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 Chinese national Court fined Parliament grounds trespass Youtuber
The Star
16-07-2025
- The Star
YouTuber from China fined RM800 for trespassing on Parliament grounds
KUALA LUMPUR: A part-time YouTuber from China was fined RM800, in default one month's jail, by the Magistrate's Court here on Wednesday (July 16) for trespassing on the Malaysian Parliament compound. Magistrate M.S. 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 5.30pm 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 on 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
Sinar Daily
16-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
YouTuber from China fined RM800 for trespassing parliament grounds
Li entered the compound to take photos and videos. 16 Jul 2025 04:51pm Magistrate M.S. 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 - File photo KUALA LUMPUR - 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 M.S. 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 5.30pm 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
Daily Express
16-07-2025
- 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
