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Contractor charged with abusing son, 11
Published on: Thursday, August 07, 2025
Published on: Thu, Aug 07, 2025
By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: The offence Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 carries a fine of up to RM50,000 or a jail term of up to 20 years, or both, on conviction. Kota Kinabalu: A 43-year-old contractor was charged with abusing his 11-year-old son by hitting and kicking the child. Shahnawan Jacob pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan to the charge against him.
Advertisement He is accused of physically abusing the boy at 7pm on July 24 this year at a house in Kg Inanam Laut. The offence Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 carries a fine of up to RM50,000 or a jail term of up to 20 years, or both, on conviction. The court set Sept 9 for mention and no bail was offered to Shahnawan who was ordered remanded further pending the disposal of his case. Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Bryan Francis objected to bail for Shahnawab on the grounds that it was a serious offence and she might tamper with the witnesses especially the boy as they were living in the same house.
Advertisement Shahnawab who was not represented, asked for bail to be granted as he needed to continue to work. In another case, a 19-year-old teenager pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt to his neighbour by using a sword. Sessions Court Judge Hurman Hussain deferred Aidil Rahim's sentencing to Oct 13 this year pending the medical report of the alleged victim. Aidil is accused of voluntarily causing hurt one Abd Basa Akub with the weapon at 6.40pm on July 24 this year at a house in Kg Saga, here. Pending the date, Aidil was ordered remanded. DPP Fazriel Fardiansyah Abdul Kadir prosecuted. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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