Father of five fined RM6,000 for threatening DBKL officer over balloon vendor incident

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A Kuala Lumpur father of five was fined RM6,000 for threatening a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officer via WhatsApp. The 57-year-old clothing trader pleaded guilty to inciting others against the officer and criminal intimidation. The magistrate stressed the need for public interest to prevail, stating the man's remarks were akin to "pouring fuel on fire." The lawyer argued for a minimal fine as his client is the sole breadwinner for his family, while the prosecution pressed for a deterrent sentence due to the nature of the threats and intimidation.