A tyre company boss got busted for slapping fake safety stickers on dozens of retreaded tyres. Khoo Chai Kee and his company Cerico Retread faced charges for using bogus Malaysian Institute of Standards logos without permission. The 65-year-old director pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court. Police caught the company using fake Sirim MS 224 stickers on 80 retreaded tyres at their Port Dickson factory. The illegal activity happened back in February at their industrial park location.
Prosecutors want Khoo to pay up to RM200,000 or spend three years behind bars if found guilty. His company faces even steeper penalties with fines reaching RM500,000 for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders could face millions in fines and longer jail terms under trade description laws. The fake stickers made customers think the retreaded tyres met official safety standards. Authorities take these violations seriously because they put drivers at risk on Malaysian roads.
The court granted Khoo bail for RM8,000 but ordered him to surrender his passport until the case ends. His lawyers asked for lower bail because of his age while prosecutors wanted RM20,000. The judge split the difference and set reasonable terms for the elderly businessman. Court officials scheduled the next hearing for late August when both sides will submit their documents. The case highlights growing concerns about counterfeit safety certifications in the automotive industry.
Prosecutors want Khoo to pay up to RM200,000 or spend three years behind bars if found guilty. His company faces even steeper penalties with fines reaching RM500,000 for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders could face millions in fines and longer jail terms under trade description laws. The fake stickers made customers think the retreaded tyres met official safety standards. Authorities take these violations seriously because they put drivers at risk on Malaysian roads.
The court granted Khoo bail for RM8,000 but ordered him to surrender his passport until the case ends. His lawyers asked for lower bail because of his age while prosecutors wanted RM20,000. The judge split the difference and set reasonable terms for the elderly businessman. Court officials scheduled the next hearing for late August when both sides will submit their documents. The case highlights growing concerns about counterfeit safety certifications in the automotive industry.
