RM3,000 Minimum Fine For Not Carrying MyKad To Be Abolished

The minimum RM3,000 fine imposed for not carrying MyKad will be abolished, Home Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Radzi Sheikh Ahmad said Tuesday.

With the impending abolition, the fine to be imposed on offenders would be determined by the court, he said. The National Registration Regulations 1990 (Amendment 2001) under Article 25 (1n) would be amended to effect the abolition, he told reporters after addressing his ministry's monthly assembly and launching the courtesy campaign. Under the regulations, individuals found guilty of not carrying MyKad are liable to be fined between RM3,000 and RM20,000, if convicted. Through the amendments to be made under the powers vested upon the Home Minister, Radzi, however, said the maximum fine would be retained.

One down one to go! Now that the minimum quantum of fine has disappeared as a threat, I suppose that the opposition and their gang of supporters will be 'energized' to raise their demand for the abolition of the prison term (which I think will eventually be removed). Well and good I say. However I again reiterate that they (the opposition), must inform, educate and advice the public to carry a copy of the MyKad. That is as much their duty as the government's.