What is the penalty for trespassing under Section 447 of the Penal Code?

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Section 447 of the Penal Code prescribes a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment, a fine of up to RM3,000, or both for trespassing.

An unemployed man, B. Durairajan, 35, was recently sentenced to two months in prison for trespassing into the Muzium Negara Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station customer service counter. This sentence was imposed by Magistrate Aina Azahra Arifin after Durairajan pleaded guilty to the charge. The court ordered his prison sentence to commence from his arrest date of January 16.
Maximum Penalties for Trespassing

Section 447 of the Penal Code outlines the legal consequences for trespassing. This section stipulates that an offender can face a maximum of six months imprisonment. Alternatively, a fine not exceeding RM3,000 may be imposed, or the court can order both imprisonment and a fine.
Case Details of Muzium Negara MRT Incident

The specific incident involved Durairajan trespassing into the Muzium Negara MRT station customer service counter at approximately 12:20 am on Tuesday, January 16. His intention was to steal money from the cash register machine located at the counter. However, his attempt was thwarted before any losses could be incurred.
Apprehension and Lack of Loss

Security personnel at the MRT station successfully apprehended Durairajan during his attempt to break into the cash register. As a result of his swift apprehension, no money was stolen, and the station reported no financial losses. The case was subsequently brought before the Magistrates' Court.

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