What penalty did the court impose for sending death threats?

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Company Director Fined RM10,000 for Death Threats

A company director has been ordered by the Magistrates' Court in George Town, Penang, to pay a RM10,000 fine after pleading guilty to making death threats against a female lawyer. The court stipulated that failure to pay the fine would result in a 10-month prison sentence.
Offence and Plea

Heng Hua Kian, 45, pleaded guilty to the charge of criminal intimidation. The accusation stemmed from messages sent on September 29 that threatened the death of the 36-year-old victim, with the intent to cause fear.
Legal Framework and Sentencing

The offence was prosecuted under Section 506 of the Penal Code. This section allows for a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment, a fine, or both. The court imposed a RM10,000 fine, with an alternative of 10 months in prison for non-payment.
Prosecution and Defence Arguments

Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Danial Amir Saad prosecuted the case, arguing for a sentence that reflected the trauma caused to the victim. Defence counsel Koay Chun Hian sought a minimum fine, citing Heng's responsibilities as a caregiver to his parents and three children, his ongoing divorce, and his current psychiatric treatment due to severe emotional stress at the time of the incident.

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