#SHOWBIZ: Umie Aida fined over RM1k by New Zealand authorities for undeclared apple
The incident, which Umie Aida shared on Instagram Threads, occurred when a scanner at immigration detected the fruit.
The actress admitted that the oversight was due to her own carelessness and viewed it as a valuable lesson.
"I did not bring food to New Zealand because I wanted to avoid problems like this," she explained in a recent video posted to her social media.
"But, while I was at MAS Golden Lounge at KLIA, I took the apple intending to eat it on board the flight."
She further elaborated, "However, I fell asleep and forgot about the apple. When I arrived in New Zealand, and when the officers found it, I was immediately imposed a fine."
Umie Aida emphasised the importance for all travellers to be mindful of the immigration regulations of the countries they visit.
Umie Aida has been in New Zealand since July 1 to film a new drama series, where she stars alongside Nora Danish, Datuk Remy Ishak, and Fattah Amin.
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