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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Woman claims trial to child abuse, placing chili inside girl's mouth
BUTTERWORTH: A restaurant worker was charged in the Sessions Court here today with abusing her 10-year-old daughter by hitting her with a phone charger cable and placing chilli in her mouth last month. The accused pleaded not guilty before Judge Nor Azah Kasran. According to the charge, the 33-year-old, who has custody of the girl, is alleged to have caused physical harm by striking her with a phone charger cable and putting chilli in her mouth. The alleged offence took place at a house in Bandar Bertam Perdana, Kepala Batas, at about 10am on July 1. The accused was charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment of up to 20 years, or both, upon conviction. During the proceedings, deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Rifaie Mohamed opposed bail on the grounds that the offence is non-bailable. However, he proposed bail of RM10,000 with one surety should the court permit it, saying that the victim is the accused's biological daughter, who now lives with an adoptive family. Defence counsel A. Mahesh requested minimal bail, citing his client's limited means as a restaurant worker earning daily wages and her responsibility for seven other children, including a breastfeeding infant. "My client has cooperated fully with the police during the investigation and is not a flight risk," he said. Nor Azah allowed bail at RM8,000 with one surety, and imposed additional conditions requiring the accused to report to the police station monthly and forbidding her from contacting the victim or prosecution witnesses. The case has been fixed for mention on Sept 10 to obtain the victim's medical report.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
Foreigner fined RM12,000 for possessing subsidised cooking oil without permit
BUTTERWORTH: A foreign national was fined RM12,000, in default of five months' jail, by the Sessions Court here today for possessing subsidised cooking oil without a valid permit. The sentence was handed down by Sessions Court Judge Nor Azah Kasran after Tabibar Rahman, 56, pleaded guilty to the charge under Regulation 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974, read together with Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Nor Azah also ordered that the proceeds from the sale of the subsidised cooking oil be returned to the government. Tabibar admitted to possessing the controlled goods with the intent to sell them without a valid licence, in violation of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. He committed the offence at Mukim 12, Kampung Sekolah Juru, Bukit Mertajam, at about 2.40pm on Wednesday (Aug 6). When arrested, the accused was found in possession of 350 units of the controlled goods without a valid retail or wholesale licence. The prosecution was conducted by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDN) prosecuting officer Alsad Nasrullah. State KPDN director S. Jegan said the case sent a clear message to the public that the ministry is committed to its KITA GEMPUR initiative to combat manipulation and leakages involving controlled and subsidised goods. "Those with information on the misappropriation of controlled and subsidised goods can lodge complete and accurate reports with the ministry through numerous channels. "They include WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, the e-Complaint Portal at the Call Centre at 1-800-886-800, or the Ez ADU KPDN mobile application," he added.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The Sun
Elderly man charged with murder of friend
BUTTERWORTH: An elderly man was charged in the Sessions Court here today with the murder of his friend last month. Yee Fatt Seong, 70, nodded after the charge was read to him in Mandarin by the court interpreter before Judge Nor Azah Kasran. However, no plea was recorded as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Yee is accused of murdering Loo Ah Teong, 63, at a hut on Jalan Kolam in Ceruk Tokun, Bukit Mertajam between 2 pm and 3.22 pm on April 27. The charge, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, provides for the death penalty or imprisonment for between 30 and 40 years, and not less than 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nurameera Shahrul Azreen appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was unrepresented. No bail was granted, as the offence is non-bailable. The court set June 30 for mention of the case pending the chemical and post-mortem reports. The media had earlier reported that the police arrested five men to assist in the investigation into the murder of an elderly man at a hut on Jalan Kolam, Cheruk Tokun, Bukit Mertajam, on 27 April. During the incident, the victim and his five friends, including the main suspect, were chatting at the hut when the suspect is believed to have suddenly struck the victim from behind with a stick, causing him to collapse. The suspect allegedly took out a knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene.
Malay Mail
06-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Senior citizen charged with friend's murder in Penang rest hut attack
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — An elderly man was charged at the Sessions Court in Butterworth today with the murder of his male friend last month. The accused, Yee Fat Seong, 70, nodded to indicate he understood the charge when it was read out before Judge Nor Azah Kasran, according to a report in Harian Metro today. However, no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. According to the charge, Yee is accused of causing the death of Loo Ah Teong, 63, at a rest hut along Jalan Kolam, Cherok Tokun, in Central Seberang Perai between 2pm and 3.22pm on April 27. The charge is framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or imprisonment for a term of not less than 30 years and up to 40 years. If not sentenced to death, the offender shall also receive no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurameera Shahrul Azrin prosecuted, while the accused was unrepresented. The court denied bail and set June 30 for mention. Earlier, media reports stated that the victim had been beaten with a wooden stick before being stabbed with a knife during the incident on April 27.
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- New Straits Times
70-year-old man charged with murdering friend in Penang
BUTTERWORTH: A senior citizen was charged in the Sessions Court here today with the murder of a male acquaintance last month. No plea was recorded from Yee Fat Seong, 70, who merely nodded in understanding after the charge was read to him in Mandarin by the court interpreter before Judge Nor Azah Kasran. According to the charge sheet, Yee is accused of murdering Loo Ah Teong, 63. The alleged offence took place at a rest hut along Jalan Kolam, Cherok Tokun, in the Seberang Perai Tengah district between 2pm and 3.22pm on April 27. He was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the mandatory death penalty, or, if not sentenced to death, imprisonment for a minimum of 30 years and up to 40 years. In such cases, the convicted person must also receive no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane. Deputy public prosecutor Nurameera Shahrul Azrin appeared for the prosecution. The accused was unrepresented. During proceedings, Nurameera informed the court that bail would not be offered, as the charge is non-bailable under the law. She added that the prosecution was still awaiting chemical and post-mortem reports. The court did not offer bail and fixed June 30 for the next mention date. It was earlier reported that an elderly man was killed following a brawl near a rest hut in Cherok Tokun on April 27. Investigations revealed that at the time of the incident, the victim and five others, including the 70-year-old suspect, were gathered at the hut when the suspect suddenly approached from behind and struck the victim with a stick, causing him to collapse. The suspect then reportedly produced a knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a misunderstanding between the suspect and the victim that began three days earlier.
