KOTA BHARU: A man with disability (PwD) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Thursday (May 23) for hurting his wife.
Md Syahrul Efendi Muhamad, 47, was charged with voluntarily causing hurt to Noraziati Mohd Rebuih, 37, by hitting her with a broom during a misunderstanding.
The offence was allegedly committed at a house in Kampung Berhala Banggu, here, at about 10 am on May 10.
The charge was framed under Section 324 of the Penal Code.
Judge Nik Habri Muhamad allowed Md Syahrul Efendi bail of RM7,000 with one surety and set June 27 for mention.
In another case, a labourer was charged with committing a similar offence to his older brother.
Mohd Zulakip Mohd Kori, 24, was alleged to have caused injury to Mohd Zulkharnain by hitting him with a hockey at their home in Kampung Pengkalan Feri, Seberang Salor, at about 7.30am on May 11 following an argument.
The court set June 13 for mention.
Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Faiz Fitri Mohamad appeared for the prosecution in both cases. At the same time, Md Syahrul Efendi and Mohd Zulakip were represented by lawyers Ahmad Nurie Ab Rahman and Asmadi Abu Bakar, respectively. – Bernama
