RANAU: An Indonesian who allegedly worked as a tourist guide was arrested for driving without a valid driver’s licence as well as using a fake identity card.
A report was made by a member of the Traffic Police that a 21-year-old was using a fake identity card during traffic enforcement duties in Kundasang town.
The suspect was arrested driving a white Axia.
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The suspect is also being investigated under Section 6(1)c of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for failing to produce valid travel documents to Malaysia.
The vehicle was seized under Section 60 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The owner of the vehicle will also be subject to court action for allowing individuals who do not have a valid driving licence to drive their vehicle, which is also provided for under Section 26 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 which carries a fine of not less than RM300 and not more than RM2,000 or imprisonment for not more than three months or both.
An application for remand was made under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code for the purpose of further investigation.
