He was fined 3,000 ringgit ($730) for failing to register at the eatery or have his temperature taken, police said. It came after footage circulated on social media showing the ex-prime minister flouting the rules in March at a Kuala Lumpur restaurant that sells a traditional chicken and rice dish. Also Read - Norway PM fined by police over virus rules violationThese include an incident when ministers allegedly travelled illegally to another part of the country to attend a wedding. The restaurant owner was also fined 10,000 ringgit for failing to ensure Najib followed the regulations. Malaysia is facing an escalating virus outbreak, and this week introduced new curbs in Kuala Lumpur and several other areas.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 07, 2021 06:00 UTC