Emergency lifted, so do fines come down? Not really

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A lawyer argues that the public could still contest the fines issued since July 21, or refuse to pay them. (Bernama pic)GEORGE TOWN: The sudden cancellation of the Emergency ordinances (EOs) nearly two weeks ahead of the scheduled Aug 1 end date has not just caused an uproar in Parliament, it has also left many confused, including the public and the enforcers.What happens to compounds, fines and penalties meted out after July 21?The truth is, there is little change for the ordinary MCO offender. All MCO offences already carry a fine of up to RM50,000 regardless of the Emergency ordinance.The maximum RM100,000 fine and a seven-year jail term are, however, removed for MCO offenders under a general penalties provision, which applies to offences not listed under the law. The Dewan Rakyat was told about the revocation of all six EOs yesterday in a surprise announcement by law minist…