What were the circumstances leading to the homestay MCO violation?

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Four Men Fined for Defying Movement Control Order During Birthday Celebration

Four men, including two foreign nationals, were fined RM700 each by the Ampang Magistrate's Court for violating the movement control order (MCO). The group had rented a homestay in Taman Tiara Kemensah Rimba, Ampang, to celebrate a friend's birthday. Their presence in the area was reported by concerned residents who noticed unknown individuals in their housing estate.
Reported Presence of Unknown Individuals

Residents of Taman Tiara Kemensah Rimba alerted authorities after observing unfamiliar individuals within their neighbourhood. This report prompted police intervention. The incident occurred at approximately 5 pm on April 17.
Admission of Birthday Celebration

Upon police arrival at the homestay, the four men, identified as Yeop Lip Gang Bradley, 26, Derick Loh Wei Chun, 27, and Taiwanese nationals Tsai Mu Teng, 33, and Wang Wei Hung, 30, stated they were in the area specifically for a friend's birthday celebration. Investigations confirmed they had rented a homestay for this purpose.
Court Conviction and Sentencing

The men pleaded guilty to the charge of defying the MCO before Magistrate Normaizan Rahim. Each was sentenced to a RM700 fine, with an alternative of one month's imprisonment in default of payment.

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