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The Sun
11 hours ago
- The Sun
Accountant pleads not guilty to child neglect charges in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: A 39-year-old accountant has pleaded not guilty to charges of neglecting his two children, one of whom has mild autism and the other is visually impaired. Thaha Abdul Latef appeared before Sessions Court Judge Norazlin Othman to face the allegations. The charges state that on March 15, Thaha left his 10-year-old son, who has mild autism, and his 12-year-old visually impaired daughter without proper care or supervision at their home in Elmina Valley, Section U16, Shah Alam. Both charges fall under Section 33(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a penalty of up to RM5,000 in fines, two years' imprisonment, or both if convicted. Thaha was granted bail at RM10,000 and must report monthly to a nearby police station. His passport was also surrendered to the court. The case has been set for mention on September 4. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Sofea Jaysal led the prosecution, while lawyer Mohd Redzuan Mohamed Yusoff represented the accused.
New Straits Times
11 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Accountant charged with neglecting blind, autistic children
SHAH ALAM: An accountant claimed trial at the Sessions Court today on two charges of leaving his 10-year-old autistic son and blind daughter aged 12 without reasonable supervision at a house in March. Thaha Abdul Latef, 39, entered his plea before judge Norazlin Othman after the charges were read. The father is accused of neglecting his parental duty by leaving the children unsupervised at a house in Elmina Valley 1, Seksyen U16, on March 15 around 4pm. Under Section 33 (1) (a) of the Child Act punishable under Section 33, the offence carries a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or a maximum 20-year jail term, or both upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Sofea Jaysal proposed bail at RM30,000 with one surety for each charge and applied for additional conditions. However, lawyer Mohd Redzuan Mohamed Yusoff asked for bail to be lowered as it was impossible for his client to fork out RM60,000. "I hope the bail sum can be reduced significantly so that the accused is able to pay it. He has prepared RM15,000 to RM20,000 for the purposes." He also sought permission for Thaha to maintain visitation rights granted by the Syariah Court — every Friday and Saturday from 9am to 9pm. "I ask that he will not be stopped from visiting his children so that he can carry out his responsibilities." He also said his client had been cooperative and turned up in court today after receiving a message from the investigating officer yesterday, which showed he was not a flight risk. Norazlin fixed bail at RM10,000 with one surety for both charges. She ordered Thaha to report to the police station monthly and surrender his passport to the court. The court set Sept 4 for mention.
The Star
12 hours ago
- The Star
Accountant charged with leaving children without proper care, supervision
SHAH ALAM: An accountant pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Thursday (July 3) to charges of leaving his two biological children, one who is visually impaired and the other, with mild autism, without reasonable supervision. Thaha Abdul Latef, 39, made the plea after the charges were read out before Judge Norazlin Othman. On the first count, he was charged as the father of a 10-year-old boy, who has mild autism, to have left the child in a house in Elmina Valley, Section U16, Shah Alam, on March 15, without making any arrangements for his proper care and supervision. He was also charged with committing a similar offence on his visually impaired 12-year-old daughter at the same place and date. The charges were framed under Section 33(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which provides a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or imprisonment for up to two years or both upon conviction. He was allowed bail of RM10,000 and ordered to report to a nearby police station once a month and surrender his passport to the court, which then set Sept 4 for mention. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Sofea Jaysal prosecuted, while lawyer Mohd Redzuan Mohamed Yusoff represented the accused. – Bernama
Malay Mail
12 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Father denies neglecting autistic son and blind daughter at Shah Alam home
SHAH ALAM, July 3 — An accountant pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to charges of leaving his two biological children, one who is visually impaired and the other, with mild autism, without reasonable supervision. Thaha Abdul Latef, 39, made the plea after the charges were read out before Judge Norazlin Othman. On the first count, he is charged as the father of a 10-year-old boy, who has mild autism, to have left the child in a house in Elmina Valley, Section U16, Shah Alam, on March 15, without making any arrangements for his proper care and supervision. He is also charged with committing a similar offence on his visually impaired 12-year-old daughter at the same place and date. The charges were framed under Section 33(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which provides a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or imprisonment for up to two years or both upon conviction. He was allowed bail of RM10,000 and ordered to report to a nearby police station once a month and surrender his passport to the court, which then set Sept 4 for mention. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Sofea Jaysal prosecuted, while lawyer Mohd Redzuan Mohamed Yusoff represented the accused. — Bernama
