KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — A private sector employee pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to selling a house without a licence five years ago.
Tan Khai Ho, 43, was charged with conducting a house sale without a licence from the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents, and Property Managers Malaysia and for impersonating a licensed appraiser, real estate agent, or property manager.
He allegedly committed the offence at Menara HSC in Wangsa Maju on May 23, 2019.
Tan was charged under Section 30(1) (e) of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act 1981 (Act 242), which provides for a maximum fine of RM300,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years or both. A further penalty of RM1,000 for each day during the continuance of such offence shall also be imposed.
Judge Hamidah Mohamed Deril allowed the accused a bail of RM4,000 in one surety and fixed June 4 for the remention.
Deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Muhairi Mohamed Noh appeared for the prosecution while lawyer Lee Peggie represented the accused.
— Bernama
