Singapore PR fined $2,850 over concealed number plate after petrol incident in Kulai

He had covered part of the number plate of his car to pump subsidised RON95 fuel

- Harith Mustaffa

The case stems from a video that went viral, showing a man pumping petrol into a silver volkswagen sedan, with part of the registration plate covered. Long Sa Kow was charged with displaying a vehicle registration plate that does not belong to his vehicle.

(THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK)

A Singapore permanent resident was fined RM9,000 (S$2,850) in the magistrate’s court in Kulai, Johor, on Jan 14 after he was filmed pumping subsidised RON95 petrol into a car with a partially covered registration plate.

Malaysian Long Sa Kow, 63, was charged with displaying a vehicle registration plate that does not belong to his vehicle, under Section 108(3)(e) of the Road Transport Act.

The accused pleaded guilty before Magistrate R. Salini, but argued that he did not alter his plate. He was represented by lawyer Sharmaine Fairuz Mohd Zulkifly.

Section 108 of the Act covers “false statements”, including furnishing false registration or licensing of a motor vehicle.