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Fishmonger fined RM5,000 for voyeurism offence in Kelantan
A fishmonger has been handed a RM5,000 fine by the Kuala Krai Magistrate's Court after admitting to peeping at a neighbour through a bathroom window. The conviction marks another case of voyeurism in the region.
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The fishmonger, who appeared before the Kuala Krai Magistrate's Court in Kelantan on October 6, pleaded guilty to the peeping charge and was sentenced to pay the fine with no option for imprisonment. Court records indicate the offence involved the defendant attempting to view his neighbour through a bathroom window without consent. The case highlights ongoing concerns about privacy violations in residential areas across Malaysia. Authorities have reminded residents to take precautions to safeguard their privacy, including ensuring windows and openings are properly secured. The conviction carries a stern warning to potential offenders that such breaches of privacy will be met with swift legal consequences under Malaysian law.