Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid and her husband, Datuk Saiful Nizam Mohd Yusoff, were fined RM800 each for flounting the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Nurulidayah, who is the daughter of UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, and her husband pleaded guilty to the charge, Astro Awani reported.
They were charged under Rule 3(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020, which carries a maximum fine of RM1,000 or up to six months jail or both.
Anak Zahid Hamidi, Nurul Hidayah didenda RM800 langgar PKP #AWANInews #AWANI745 https://t.co/tuz70SNK0c pic.twitter.com/Kv0o8q78a1
Netizens were not happy with their action as they violated the restrictions imposed at that time which included travelling beyond 10 kilometres from their homes.
Netizens react to the fine
Despite the charge and fine, netizens are still unhappy that Nurulhidayah and husband got away with less than the maximum fine.
meanwhile,
— Karmun (@loh_karmun) May 5, 2020
A single mum had to spend 8 days in prison& fined RM1000 for breaching MCO.
University student was jailed 7 days& fined RM800 for delivering cake.
Two men caught fishing were sentenced to three months jail for trying to put food on the table for their families. https://t.co/MoiXNsxNfv
Was Nurul Zahid handcuffed? No. Yall sick https://t.co/ZEsjY6n9Lc
— Oly Gerald (@main_tapuk) April 29, 2020
Get 20% off by using this promocode “BINTIAHMADZAHID” ???? https://t.co/7Kseehsh90
— Squad Kurus & Kaya 2020 (@4M30W) May 5, 2020
Netizens were also unhappy that reporters were barred from entering the court room when the hearing was going on, as it was supposed to be a public hearing.
'Magistrate Shah Wira barred newsmen from covering the proceedings, which was supposed to be a public hearing, without providing reasons.'
— mukhriz mat rus (@chemukhriz) May 5, 2020
Why is that? Is she a child? ?https://t.co/kA3PLp6hNV
“Magistrate Shah Wira barred newsmen from covering the proceedings, which was supposed to be a public hearing, without providing reasons.
— Norman Goh (@imnormgoh) May 5, 2020
However, he allowed the accused's friends and families to be in the public gallery during the proceedings.”
Why bar the press? https://t.co/RG9hRFoVdf
Let this be a lesson to stay home and to not go out unless you have a valid reason, yeah?
