For an RM1,000 product, the seller quotes RM50,000, then Harapan argues for RM20,000 and the seller readily agrees. Gone are the days, when the feudal king could chop the heads of a few hundred poor folks, just because the king had lost some chickens and cows.ĭr Raman Letchumanan: Pakatan Harapan is negotiating the amendment like in a pasar malam. The Health Ministry should, by all means, educate people to observe the SOPs, not aim to collect fines to increase the country’s revenue, or intentionally or unintentionally "enrich" the enforcement team members.īe more civilised when imposing fines.
Please do not impose fines or jail sentences without warning officials from abusing their powers and to prevent corruption.
For "repeated" offenders, or after 30 minutes from the first warning being given, double the fine.įor multiple repeated offenders, impose a fine of a maximum of RM10,000 for individuals (like the case of a white woman trying to enter Dior store in KLCC without wearing a mask), and RM100,000 for corporations and a jail sentence of three months. Stick to the original RM1,000 fine for individuals, but impose an RM10,000 fine for corporations. They have been living in the ivory tower for so long that they do not know the hardships of the rakyat. The prime minister and ministers should be more sensitive to the plight of the B40 group.Ī Little Bit Crazy: I agree. The amount is equivalent to 18-20 months of salary for many and hence, not realistic.įailure for the individual to pay this RM50,000 will lead to imprisonment, which will cause even more woes to his/her family. The penalty has to be more realistic and should be less than the RM50,000 suggested by the Health Ministry. Vote4changejohor: Many citizens are crying foul over the special treatment given to some people.Īnyway, how is the person on the street going to pay the RM50,000 penalty? Especially during the current weak economic situation where Malaysia is still facing many challenges to improve the livelihood of many families who have fallen into the B40 (bottom 40 percent) trap. Why were the prime minister, his ministers and those in his entourage not fined RM1,000 each? Partygoers are fined individually for disregarding the standard operating procedures (SOPs), but the organiser of the recent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's 100-day report card event only received an RM1,000 fine. Spiderman: Even watered down, the amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) are too draconian, and it is the normal citizen who once again gets the brunt of it. Watered-down Act 342 amendment still open to abuse, says Harapan Parliament revises Act 342 amendments, penalties lowered YOURSAY | 'Many are crying foul over the special treatment given to some people.'