What was the original and reduced fine for beating the dog?

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The Penang High Court Reduced the Fine for Dog Beating Convictions from RM50,000 to RM30,000 Per Person

The Penang High Court upheld the convictions of two men, Rosli Mat Zin and Suhaili Haron, for beating a dog but reduced their individual fines from RM50,000 to RM30,000. The court also reduced the default imprisonment period from 12 months to six months for each appellant. This decision stems from an incident that occurred on July 8, 2023, in Kampung Teluk Tempoyak, Batu Maung, Penang.
Original and Reduced Fines

The initial fine imposed by the Sessions Court on Rosli Mat Zin and Suhaili Haron was RM50,000 each. Following their appeal, the Penang High Court, presided over by Justice Choong Yeow Choy, reduced this fine to RM30,000 per person. This adjustment in the financial penalty was accompanied by a corresponding reduction in the default imprisonment term, from 12 months to six months, should the reduced fine not be paid.
Legal Framework and Sentencing

The conviction was made under Section 29 (1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015. This section stipulates that a person found guilty of such an offense is liable to a fine ranging from not less than RM20,000 to not more than RM100,000, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both. Justice Choong emphasized that the Act serves not only punitive purposes but also acts as a significant deterrent and educational tool for the public interest.
Details of the Conviction and Appeal

Rosli Mat Zin, a 56-year-old fisherman, and Suhaili Haron, a 52-year-old bus driver, were originally convicted by the Sessions Court on July 31 last year for the offense committed on July 8, 2023. The High Court rejected the appellants' argument that the police investigation was improper, affirming that police possess general investigative powers under the Criminal Procedure Code and the Police Act 1967, which are not restricted by the Animal Welfare Act. The court found the conviction to be based on admissible direct and video evidence.

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