KUALA LUMPUR: The parents of autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who was found dead last year, have sent a representation to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) in their bid to have the charge against them dropped.
Lawyer Fahmi Abd Moin, who represents Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf, said the representation was sent on Nov 19 for the AGC to consider withdrawing or dropping the charge against them.
“I’m sorry, but I’m unable to reveal the details in the representation letter,” he said when contacted by the media yesterday.
Zayn Rayyan, who was six years old, was found dead at a stream near Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai on Dec 6, 2023.
A post-mortem found injuries on his neck and body.
Yesterday, Fahmi said the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court had fixed Dec 6 for mention on the status of the representation before judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh.
The trial has been set for 15 days starting January next year.
The dates are Jan 20 to 24, Feb 3 to 7, and Feb 17 to 21.
On June 13, the couple, as the custodians of the boy, pleaded not guilty to a joint charge of neglecting the child in a manner likely to cause physical injury.
They were alleged to have committed the offence around Damansara Damai here from noon on Dec 5 until 9.55pm the following day.
The charge, under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act and punishable under Section 31(1), carries a fine of up to RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both, upon conviction.
