Filepix of the accused dressed as a suicide bomber
PETALING JAYA: An IT professional from Yemen was fined RM400 for causing public nuisance by dressing as a suicide bomber at a Halloween party.
Magistrate Nurul Huda Zakariya handed down the sentence after Amjad Jalal Ahmed Al Dahan, 34, pleaded guilty to dressing as a suicide bomber in a public place.
Amjad Jalal committed the offence at the Armanee Terrace apartments at 7.40pm on Oct 28.
The accused at the magistrate's court
He was given the maximum sentence of an RM400 fine for the offence, punishable under Section 290 of the Penal Code.
Amjad Jalal's lawyer, N. Saraswathy Devi, pleaded for liniency, saying her client had only worn the outfit for a party and was deeply apologetic for the trouble he caused.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Norazalina Razali urged the court for an exemplary sentence due to public interest, given that his actions were irresponsible and that there was no way for the public to differentiate between a genuine and costumed suicide bomber.
It was previously reported that a man caused panic among residents of the apartment, when he was spotted dressed up as a suicide bomber on the weekend before Halloween.
Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/11/17/suicide-bomber-fined-rm400/#4cpuglq5Xg0WDB6y.99
