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Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Siti Bainun loses final appeal, court upholds 12-year jail term
PUTRAJAYA — The Court of Appeal today upheld a 12-year prison sentence against Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali (picture) for neglecting and abusing a teenage girl with Down syndrome known as Bella, four years ago. A three-member panel, comprising Justices Datuk Azman Abdullah, Datuk Azmi Ariffin and Datuk Hayatul Akmal Abdul Aziz, dismissed the 33-year-old's final appeal against the conviction and 12-year jail sentence handed down by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on May 3, 2023. Sessions Court Judge Izralizam Sanusi sentenced Siti Bainun to 12 years in prison after finding her guilty of two counts of neglecting and abusing 13-year-old Bella. Siti Bainun was charged with neglect and abuse causing physical and emotional injury to the victim at a condominium unit in Wangsa Maju between February and June 2021, under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of RM50,000, or both. Delivering the unanimous decision, Justice Azman said the court found no errors of fact or law in the High Court judge's findings, which had been based on the detailed conclusions of the Sessions Court judge. 'After considering all testimonies from both the prosecution and the defence, we find that the prosecution has proven its case on both charges beyond reasonable doubt, and the appellant (Siti Bainun) has failed to raise any reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case. Therefore, the conviction is safe to be upheld. The appeal against conviction is dismissed,' he said. Justice Azman, who upheld the prison sentence, said the victim (Bella) had suffered injuries while under Siti Bainun's care. 'The appellant, who was entrusted with the care of the victim, should have shown compassion towards her as a person with disabilities. Even animals would not inflict injuries such as those caused to the victim,' he said. In his judgement, Justice Azman said it was undeniable that Bella, a 13-year-old with disabilities at the time of the incident, had sustained injuries, and her testimony was corroborated by eyewitness Yasmin Nahar Mahmood, the fifth prosecution witness (PW5), and PW8, a legal research officer at a law firm, Suhana Zam. 'Through the testimonies of several officers and medical experts such as PW2 (Dr Meenambigai PK Sevarajah), PW3 (HKL paediatrician Dr Nizam Malik Bali Mohamed), PW4 (HKL medical officer Dr Sheshadri Sridar), and PW15 (HKL plastic surgeon Dr Salmi Mohamed Shukur), these witnesses stated that Bella's injuries were not accidental or self-inflicted and did not result from a single incident but occurred over several incidents during a period of time. 'Based on medical reports and photographs of the injuries, it is clear that the victim suffered serious harm, including burns on both underarms and old scars on the head, face, left neck, back, abdomen, and right thigh, some of which were burn and scald marks,' he said. Regarding inconsistencies in PW5's testimony raised by the appellant's lawyer, he said the court found no motive for the key prosecution witness to harm the appellant, as she had merely acted on the appellant's instructions. 'They were ordinary inconsistencies and not material issues that could undermine the prosecution's case, and in no way affect PW5's credibility as a reliable witness,' he said. Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Azizah Mohammad urged the court to uphold the 12-year prison sentence, noting that the charges faced by Siti Bainun were serious. 'Looking at the facts of the case, Bella is a disabled teenager who was abused and neglected by the appellant, who was supposed to care for her but instead caused her harm. The injuries were not minor… the victim sustained wounds that may heal, but the scars and trauma will remain for life,' she said. Lawyer Mohd Haijan Omar said Siti Bainun was convicted on May 3, 2023, and had been in prison for over two years. He applied for a reduction in the sentence on the grounds that his client had no prior criminal record and that the victim's injuries were not serious. In the same proceedings, the court also rejected Siti Bainun's application to adduce new evidence in her final appeal. Siti Bainun had sought to call Ismanira Abdul Manaf, mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, to testify regarding a police report made by her on July 25 last year involving Yasmin, and sought to recall PW5 for further examination concerning the report. In addition to her prison term, the court ordered Siti Bainun to sign a five-year good behaviour bond with one surety and a RM5,000 deposit and perform 200 hours of community service within six months of her release from prison. The High Court upheld her conviction and sentence on May 2, 2024. — BERNAMA
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Siti Bainun loses final appeal, 12-year sentence for neglect, abuse of Bella stands
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 — The Court of Appeal today upheld a 12-year prison sentence against Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali for neglecting and abusing a teenage girl with Down syndrome known as Bella, four years ago. A three-member panel comprising Justices Datuk Azman Abdullah, Datuk Azmi Ariffin and Datuk Hayatul Akmal Abdul Aziz dismissed the 33-year-old's final appeal against the conviction and jail term handed down by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on May 3, 2023. Sessions Court Judge Izralizam Sanusi had sentenced Siti Bainun to 12 years in prison after finding her guilty of two counts of neglecting and abusing 13-year-old Bella. — Bernama MORE TO COME
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Siti Bainun loses final appeal, 12-year jail term upheld
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today upheld the 12-year prison sentence against Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali for neglecting and abusing a teenage girl with Down syndrome. The case involved Bella, who was 13 years old at the time of the abuse four years ago. A three-member panel dismissed Siti Bainun's final appeal against her conviction and sentence. The panel comprised Justices Datuk Azman Abdullah, Datuk Azmi Ariffin, and Datuk Hayatul Akmal Abdul Aziz. The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court had originally sentenced Siti Bainun on May 3, 2023. Sessions Court Judge Izralizam Sanusi found her guilty of two counts of neglect and abuse. - Bernama
Malay Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Rumah Bonda founder's final appeal against 12-year sentence in child abuse case set for August 14
PUTRAJAYA, June 3 — The Court of Appeal has set August 14 to hear the final appeal by the founder of the shelter home, Rumah Bonda, against her conviction and 12-year sentence for the neglect and abuse of Bella, a 13-year-old girl with Down syndrome. On the same day, the court will also hear Siti Bainun Ahd Razali's application to adduce new evidence in her appeal. Her lawyer, Haijan Omar, confirmed the hearing date to Bernama following the case management before Court of Appeal deputy registrar Nurul Nadia Azman today. Siti Bainun, 33, is seeking to adduce fresh evidence in the form of a police report linked to Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of autistic boy, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who was reported missing before his body was found at a stream in Damansara Damai in December 2023. The evidence is based on allegations regarding this case in a police report made by Ismanira on July 25, last year. Siti Bainun is also seeking permission to summon Ismanira to give further evidence, as well as to allow her to recall a prosecution witness for further examination about the police report. Ismanira and her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, are currently on trial in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court for charges of neglecting their autistic son, with the ruling scheduled on July 21. On May 3, 2023, the Sessions Court sentenced Siti Bainun to 12 years' imprisonment after finding her guilty of two charges of neglect and abuse of Bella. The court rejected her application for a stay of execution pending appeal, and she was immediately sent to Kajang Prison to begin serving her sentence. In addition to her prison term, the court ordered Siti Bainun to sign a five-year good behaviour bond with one surety and a RM5,000 deposit and perform 200 hours of community service within six months of her release from prison. The High Court upheld her conviction and sentence on May 2, 2024. Siti Bainun was charged with neglect and abuse, causing physical and emotional injury to the victim at a condominium unit in Wangsa Maju between February and June 2021. — Bernama
The Sun
03-06-2025
- The Sun
Hearing of rumah Bonda founder ‘s final appeal for abusing Bella on Aug 14
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has set August 14 to hear the final appeal by the founder of the shelter home, Rumah Bonda, against her conviction and 12-year sentence for the neglect and abuse of Bella, a 13-year-old girl with Down syndrome. On the same day, the court will also hear Siti Bainun Ahd Razali's application to adduce new evidence in her appeal. Her lawyer, Haijan Omar, confirmed the hearing date to Bernama following the case management before Court of Appeal deputy registrar Nurul Nadia Azman today. Siti Bainun, 33, is seeking to adduce fresh evidence in the form of a police report linked to Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of autistic boy, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who was reported missing before his body was found at a stream in Damansara Damai in December 2023. The evidence is based on allegations regarding this case in a police report made by Ismanira on July 25, last year. Siti Bainun is also seeking permission to summon Ismanira to give further evidence, as well as to allow her to recall a prosecution witness for further examination about the police report. Ismanira and her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, are currently on trial in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court for charges of neglecting their autistic son, with the ruling scheduled on July 21. On May 3, 2023, the Sessions Court sentenced Siti Bainun to 12 years imprisonment after finding her guilty of two charges of neglect and abuse of Bella. The court rejected her application for a stay of execution pending appeal, and she was immediately sent to Kajang Prison to begin serving her sentence. In addition to her prison term, the court ordered Siti Bainun to sign a five-year good behaviour bond with one surety and a RM5,000 deposit and perform 200 hours of community service within six months of her release from prison. The High Court upheld her conviction and sentence on May 2, 2024. Siti Bainun was charged with neglect and abuse, causing physical and emotional injury to the victim at a condominium unit in Wangsa Maju between February and June 2021.
