Contractor claims trial to abusing son
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 6): A contractor claimed trial in a Sessions Court here on Wednesday to a charge of abusing his nine-year-old son.
The 45-year-old man, who appeared before judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan, was charged under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Children Act 2001.
The man was accused of kicking and hitting his son in Inanam at 7pm on July 24.
The court fixed September 9 for pre-trial case management.
In the meantime, the unrepresented accused is further detained in custody as he was denied bail.
Another Sessions Court set September 13 for the sentencing of a man for causing grievous hurt to his neighbour.
Aidil Rahim, 19, had pleaded guilty before judge Hurman Hussain to a charge under Section 326 of the Penal Code.
The indictment provides for a jail term of up to 20 years or with a fine and whipping, upon conviction.
Aidil's sentencing was put off at the request of the prosecution.
The prosecution informed the court that the medical report of the victim had yet to be received.
Aidil admitted to assault the neighbour using a samurai sword outside a house at Kampung Saga here at 6.40pm on July 24.
The unrepresented accused will be further remanded under Section 259 of the Criminal Procedure Code, as he had no valid travel document.
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