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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Two girls deny assaulting, unlawfully confining schoolmate
SUNGAI PETANI: Two 13-year-old girls pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to two charges of assault and wrongfully confining a schoolmate. The Form One students entered their plea after the joint charges were read before magistrate Mohamad Azlan Basri. On the first charge, both accused are alleged to have voluntarily caused hurt to the 13-year-old victim in a school toilet at 6.40 pm on July 14. They were charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of one year, fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. On the second charge, both accused are alleged to have wrongfully confined the victim at the same location, time and date, Bernama reported. This charge was brought under Section 342 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of one year, fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Nur Hazwani Md Nor requested the court impose a bail of RM4,000 on each accused. Counsel N. Nagaratnam sought a reduction, citing that both accused were still students. The court set bail at RM2,000 each with one surety, on condition that neither accused shall contact the victim. Mention was fixed for Sept 23. It was reported that a Form One student at a secondary school here was believed to have been bullied by her schoolmates. She was reportedly discovered in the school toilet, her hands and feet bound by a necktie and mouth gagged with a handkerchief. In a separate matter before the same court, two 15-year-old boys pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to a 16-year-old boy. They were accused of committing the offence at a school here at 12.15 pm on July 21. They were charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which provides for jail of up to a year, fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. The court did not impose sentencing pending the status of their character reports. Bail was set at RM1,000 each with one surety.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Two secondary schoolgirls charged with assault and unlawful confinement in Sungai Petani
SUNGAI PETANI: Two 13-year-old girls pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to charges of assault and unlawful confinement of a schoolmate. The Form One students denied the joint charges read before Magistrate Mohamad Azlan Basri. Lawyer N Nagaratnam, representing both accused, confirmed the first charge involved injuring the victim in a school toilet on July 14. The charge falls under Section 323 of the Penal Code, punishable by up to one year in jail, a RM2,000 fine, or both. The second charge alleges wrongful confinement of the victim at the same location and time. This offence is under Section 342 of the Penal Code, carrying similar penalties. Deputy public prosecutor Nur Hazwani Md Nor sought RM4,000 bail for each accused. Nagaratnam requested a reduction, citing the students' status. The court set bail at RM2,000 each with one surety and barred contact with the victim. The case will be mentioned again on September 23. Earlier reports indicated a Form One student was allegedly bullied by schoolmates. The victim was found in a school toilet with hands and feet tied and mouth gagged. In a separate case, two 15-year-old boys admitted to assaulting a 16-year-old schoolmate. Lawyer Farah Azlinda Zahari stated the offence occurred on July 21 at a school here. They were charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code. Sentencing was deferred pending character reports, with the next hearing on October 28. Bail was set at RM1,000 each with one surety. Nur Hazwani Md Nor prosecuted the case. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Two schoolgirls charged after Form 1 student found bound and gagged in toilet
SUNGAI PETANI: Two 13-year-old girls have pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here to two charges of assault and wrongfully confining a schoolmate. The Form One students entered their plea after the joint charges were read before Magistrate Mohamad Azlan Basri. On the first charge, both accused are alleged to have voluntarily caused hurt to the 13-year-old victim in a school toilet at 6.40pm on July 14. They were charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. On the second charge, both are alleged to have wrongfully confined the victim at the same location, time and date. This charge was brought under Section 342 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum imprisonment term of one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. The court later set bail at RM2,000 each with one surety, with the condition that neither accused contacts the victim. Mention was fixed for Sept 23. Previous media reports stated that a Form One student was found bound and gagged in a school toilet here. In another case, two 15-year-old boys pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to a 16-year-old boy at a school in the district at 12.15pm on July 21. They were charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. The court did not impose sentencing pending the status of their character reports, fixed for Oct 28. Bail was set at RM1,000 each with one surety. – Bernama
Sinar Daily
2 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Two secondary schoolgirls charged with causing hurt, unlawful confinement of schoolmate
On the first charge, both accused are alleged to have voluntarily caused hurt to the 13-year-old victim in a school toilet in the district at 6.40 pm on July 14. 13 Aug 2025 03:23pm Two 13-year-old girls pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to two charges of assault and wrongfully confining a schoolmate last month. SUNGAI PETANI - Two 13-year-old girls pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to two charges of assault and wrongfully confining a schoolmate last month. The Form One students entered their plea after the joint charges were read before Magistrate Mohamad Azlan Basri. On the first charge, both accused are alleged to have voluntarily caused hurt to the 13-year-old victim in a school toilet in the district at 6.40 pm on July 14. They were charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. On the second charge, both accused are alleged to have wrongfully confined the victim at the same location, time, and date. This charge was brought under Section 342 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum imprisonment term of one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. Earlier, deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Nur Hazwani Md Nor earlier requested the court to impose a bail of RM4,000 for each accused. However, their lawyer N Nagaratnam sought a reduction, citing that both accused are still students. The court then set bail at RM2,000 each with one surety, with the condition that neither accused shall contact the victim. Mention was fixed for Sept 23. Previously, the media reported that a Form One student at a secondary school here was believed to have been bullied by her schoolmates. She was reportedly discovered in the school toilet, her hands and feet bound by a necktie and her mouth gagged with a handkerchief. In a separate matter before the same court, two 15-year-old boys pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to a 16-year-old boy last month. The boys were accused of committing the offence at a school in the district at 12.15 pm on July 21. They were charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. The court did not impose sentencing pending the status of their character reports, fixed for Oct 28. Bail was set at RM1,000 each with one surety. DPP Nur Hazwani Md Nor appeared for the prosecution, while both accused were represented by Farah Azlinda Zahari from the National Legal Aid Foundation. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Two Form 3 students plead guilty over school assault
SUNGAI PETANI: Two Form 3 male students pleaded guilty at the Magistrate's Court today to a charge of causing hurt to a fellow student at a secondary school last month. The two teenagers, aged 15, admitted to intentionally causing hurt to a 16-year-old male student in the school hall at about 12.15pm on July 21. The offence, under Section 323 of the Penal Code, carries a maximum jail term of one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. The plea was recorded before Magistrate Mohamad Azlan Basri after the charge was read to them. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Hazwani Md Nor prosecuted, while the two students were represented by National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) counsel Farah Azlinda Zahari. The court allowed bail of RM1,000 each with one surety and ordered them not to harass the victim throughout the proceedings.
