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Mohd Hafizul Muhammad — a 37-year-old trader from Kota Bharu — was charged at the Kota Bharu Magistrate’s Court on 13 April for beating up his newly-wed wife of one month
However, the man pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to the charges, reported Harian Metro.
The accused was charged for intentionally causing physical injury to 37-year-old victim Hilwa Muhamad at a home in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan.
The incident took place at 3.30pm on 8 April.
Hafizul said he had been enraged that his wife had taken a swim at a swimming pool in a resort they visited prior to the incident
The accused was charged under Section 323 and 326a of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and causing hurt to a spouse, reported Malaysiakini.
Under the first charge, Hafizul could be sentenced up to one year’s jail upon conviction, while the second charge could double the penalty of the first charge upon conviction.
Magistrate Kamarul Hasyime Rosli set bail at RM4,000
Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Muhammad Shahril Ramli requested for bail to be set at RM7,000.
The request was made under the condition that the accused would not harass the victim or witnesses involved in the incident.
The case will be re-mentioned next month on 18 May.
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If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:
1. WOMEN’S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)
Operating hours: 24-hour
Contact: +603-30008858
SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058
2. ALL WOMEN’S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)
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Contact: +603-78770224
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Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340
WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698
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24-hour
Contact: 15999
WhatsApp: +6019-2615999
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5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINIC
Weekdays (8am – 10pm)
Contact: +6012-8123424
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Contact: 1800-18-2327
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