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Chun Li
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Feb 9, 2011
Fined $5,000 for forging MCs
By Elena Chong
A YOUNG woman was fined a total of $5,000 on Wednesday for forging medical certificates (MCs).
Filzah Nadhirah Mohd Saleh, 24, was with Persatuan Pemudi Islam Singapura or Singapore Muslim Women's Association when she committed six counts of forgery between April and May last year.
The ex-finance assistant admitted to two counts of forgery on April 14 and 16 by appending the date, serial number and the signature of Dr Ang Seng Bin on the MC purportedly issued by Lifecare Family Centre.
A district court heard that the manager, Ms Rohana Abdul Latip, 36, was concerned about the frequency of the accused taking medical leave and decided to check with the clinic.
She was informed that Filzah's last visit to the clinic was in October 2009.
She felt suspicious and faxed over the two pieces of MC to the clinic for verification. The clinic staff said the MCs were not issued by them, and that Dr Ang had left the clinic since 2008.
Filzah could have been jailed for up to four years and/or fined on each charge.
