A mechanic, Muhamad Zamzam Mohd Razali, was fined RM5,000 by the Ipoh Magistrate’s Court for failing to comply with a tribunal order to pay RM6,750 to a lecturer. The fine stems from a case two years ago, where the Malaysian Consumer Claims Tribunal (TTPM) had ruled in favour of the lecturer after the mechanic failed to complete vehicle repairs as promised.

The case was prosecuted by the Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), led by Prosecuting Officer Muhammad Ridzuan Abd Rahim. Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhamad Dan delivered the verdict, and the court found Muhamad Zamzam guilty under Section 117(1) of the Consumer Protection Act 1999.

In addition to the fine, the court imposed a five-month prison sentence if the mechanic fails to pay. The original claim was filed after Muhamad Zamzam did not fulfil his obligation to complete the repairs and subsequently failed to pay the tribunal’s award within the 14-day period stipulated by Form 8 from the State TTPM of Perak. The mechanic had initially pleaded not guilty to the charge on December 1, 2022, leading to a trial.