What reason did the driver give for not stopping?

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Driver Cited Previous Fine as Reason for Evading Police

Muhammad Khir Zahir Hussain, one of two men fined RM3,500 each for evading police and violating the movement control order (MCO), stated that he did not stop his vehicle because he had previously been fined RM1,000 for an MCO violation. He was driving the car when police attempted to stop them. The magistrate noted that their failure to cooperate resulted in the car crashing into a drain.
Obstruction and MCO Violation Charges

The two individuals, Muhammad Khir Zahir Hussain, 21, and Mat Khalid Abd Aziz, 43, faced charges under Section 186 of the Penal Code for intentionally obstructing public servants. They were also charged under Regulation 5 (1) and Regulation 12 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the local Infected Areas) Regulations 2020 for moving between infected areas without valid reason.
Penalties Imposed by the Court

For obstructing the police, both men received a fine of RM2,500 each or a two-month jail sentence. Additionally, for violating the MCO, they were fined RM1,000 each or a one-month jail sentence. The total fines amounted to RM3,500 each.
Magistrate's Remarks on Cooperation

Magistrate M. Saravanan highlighted the consequences of their actions, pointing out that their car was damaged and that cooperation with the police would have prevented the incident. He expressed that had they complied with the officers, the situation, including the car crash, would not have occurred.

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