S’porean female driver arrested at Second Link Highway in M’sia for verbally abusing police officers

Singaporean stopped at Second Link Highway for modified exhaust system began verbally abusing police

Malaysian police have arrested a Singaporean woman for verbally abusing their officers, among other alleged offences.

The Star reported that a female driver got into trouble after authorities stopped her along the Second Link Highway.

Malaysian authorities stop Singaporean at Second Link Highway roadblock

Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan, police chief of the Iskandar Puteri district, stated in a press release that the incident occurred on Saturday night (27 Sept).

Authorities stopped the 29-year-old woman at a roadblock at KM3.8 of the Second Link Highway at about 8:30 p.m.

Her vehicle had an illegally modified exhaust system.

Singaporean began verbally abusing police during Second Link inspection

However, the woman refused to cooperate during the inspection, ACP Kumarasan said.

When officers told the woman they would summon her for the illegally modified car exhaust, she verbally abused them, he added.

The New Straits Times reported that he said she used profanities.

Worse still, authorities found the woman had no valid documents to be in Malaysia, though she tested negative for drugs and alcohol.

Singaporean under investigation for multiple offences

After her arrest, the Singaporean is now under investigation for multiple offences:

1. Obstructing a public servant from carrying out their duty, under Section 186 of Malaysia’s Penal Code
2. Using insulting words intended to hurt feelings or cause a breach of peace, under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955
3. Not having valid documents to remain in Malaysia, under Section 6(1)(C) of the Immigration Act 1959/62

For obstructing a public servant, she faces two years in prison and/or a fine of up to RM10,000 (S$3,000).

If the court convicts her of using insulting words, it may fine her up to RM100 (S$30).

The offence of not having valid documents to remain in Malaysia carries up to five years in prison, a fine of up to RM10,000 (S$3,000), or up to six strokes of the cane, or any two of these punishments.

Additionally, the police also issued her a summons for the illegally modified exhaust.

Also read: S’porean driver arrested by M’sian police after kicking BMW & pushing driver in Johor

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