Babysitter in Melaka charged with abusing boyfriend's daughter

MELAKA: A 31-year-old babysitter has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to two counts of abusing her boyfriend's child.

She pleaded not guilty before Judge Nariman Badruddin.

The accused had allegedly pressed the head of the child, a six-year-old girl, on an ironing board that still was hot, causing injuries to the victim's face and hands.

She allegedly committed the offence at her boyfriend's house in Batu Berendam here on Aug 2 last year.

She was also accused of rubbing chilli on the child's mouth and cheeks.

The second offence was committed close to a kindergarten at Taman Merdeka in May last year.

She was charged under the Child Act 2001, which carries a maximum of ten years' jail and a RM20,000 fine upon conviction.

The accused was represented by counsel Cassian Anthony.

The court set bail at RM15,000 with one surety.