KOTA KINABALU, Sept 13 — An offshore medic was fined RM5,000, in default, four months’ jail by a Magistrate’s Court here today for vaping in a flight.
Mohd Yasir Dullah, 30, pleaded guilty before magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus, to using a battery-powered electronic device to smoke on the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on September 8.
The offence was under Regulation 100(1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016 and punishable under Regulation 206(2), which carries a maximum fine of RM25,000 fine, a year’s jail, or both, on conviction.
The prosecution told the court that cabin crew detected the smell of smoke in the aircraft cabin and traced it to Yasir, who was seated at 31C.
A passenger seated next to Yasie had confirmed witnessing him use the electronic device to smoke.
Despite being warned that smoking was prohibited on board and posed danger, Yasir repeated the act.
Upon arrival, he was handed over to flight security before being referred to the police.
Counsel Prem Elmer Ganasan represented Yasir. — The Borneo Post
