Man fined RM500 for negligence leading to friend's death
KUALA LUMPUR : A 36-year-old man was fined RM500 for failing to seek medical treatment for his friend, an act that ultimately led to the latter's death.
Oon Tien Yue was charged in the Ampang sessions court with acting negligently by failing to obtain medical attention for Law Mun How, 37, thereby endangering Law's life.
Investigations revealed that Law had been sleeping in a car parked in front of Oon's house in Taman Pandan Perdana, Ampang, from June 14 to June 20, during which time he appeared to be in a weakened state.
Instead of taking him to a medical facility, Oon brought Law into his home and left him in the living room, where he died two days later.
According to the facts of the case, a medical assistant alerted the police after Law was found dead in the house on June 22.
The case was initially classified as a sudden death, but later reclassified as murder after a post-mortem revealed signs of foul play.
The autopsy showed that Law had died from a bacterial infection resulting from untreated skin and bone injuries.
A forensic examination also found multiple fractures – including on the left arm, right collarbone, and ribs on both sides – as well as bruises and abrasions on the face, arms, legs, and torso.
Oon was charged under Section 336 of the Penal Code with endangering the life or personal safety of another, an offence that carries a maximum penalty of three months' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM500, or both.
Magistrate Amalina Basirah Top imposed the fine after Oon pleaded guilty to the charge.
The court also ordered the self-employed man to serve one month in jail if he fails to pay the fine.
Deputy public prosecutor M Ramanathan led the prosecution while Oon was represented by a lawyer from the National Legal Aid Foundation.
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