Reporter surprised after being fined for SOP breach


JOHOR BARU: A journalist covering the nomination process for the Johor polls was compounded RM1,000 for allegedly violating standard operating procedure (SOP).

Wong Kian Yong, 42, from Sin Chew Daily, was issued the summons by a Health Ministry officer at the nomination centre for the Larkin seat.

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