Singaporean Influencer Fined RM1,000 for False Kidnapping Claim

Amyra Laila Ho, a Singaporean influencer, was fined RM1,000 by a Malaysian court for making a false police report about an attempted kidnapping at a shopping mall in Johor Bahru. She claimed a couple attempted to abduct her after forcing her to smell tea leaves, which allegedly left her feeling dizzy. However, investigations, including CCTV footage, showed no evidence supporting her account, leading police to label her report as false. The fine was imposed by Magistrate Hidayatul Syuhada Shamsudin after Ho pleaded guilty under Section 182 of the Penal Code, which addresses providing false information to authorities. She was warned that failure to pay the fine could result in three weeks of imprisonment. The case has raised concerns about the impact of false claims on public perception of safety in the area.