(Mukah, 14th) A man was fined RM1,500 by the Mukah Magistrate's Court for obstructing a public officer in the course of duty, following his conviction for hindering official duties during the "Ops Selamat PaPa" enforcement operation on August 14 this year.
The accused was charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code for intentionally obstructing a public officer in the execution of official duties. If he fails to pay the fine, he will face two months' imprisonment.
This case was heard on October 7, 2025, before Magistrate Onn Kork Chen, who delivered the verdict after hearing the details presented by the prosecution.
According to the case facts, the incident took place during an inspection carried out under Ops Selamat PaPa by the Mukah District Health Office (PKB Mukah). The accused, as the owner of a business premise, allegedly behaved rudely towards the enforcement officers and used abusive language, attempting to obstruct the inspection.
The Mukah PKB urges the public to provide full cooperation when Ministry of Health (KKM) enforcement officers are performing their duties.
The department stated in a press release: "Acts such as verbally abusing enforcement officers, preventing officers from entering premises, concealing evidence, or refusing to provide required information may all be considered as obstructing public officers in the execution of their duties under the law."
The accused was charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code for intentionally obstructing a public officer in the execution of official duties. If he fails to pay the fine, he will face two months' imprisonment.
This case was heard on October 7, 2025, before Magistrate Onn Kork Chen, who delivered the verdict after hearing the details presented by the prosecution.
The Mukah PKB urges the public to provide full cooperation when Ministry of Health (KKM) enforcement officers are performing their duties.
The department stated in a press release: "Acts such as verbally abusing enforcement officers, preventing officers from entering premises, concealing evidence, or refusing to provide required information may all be considered as obstructing public officers in the execution of their duties under the law."