KANGAR: A single mother pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Friday (April 11) to a charge of abusing her 11-year-old daughter.
The 33-year-old accused entered the plea after the charge was read out before Sessions judge Sharifah Norazlita Syed Salim Idid.
The self-employed woman was charged with abusing her biological daughter in a room in Taman Kangar here at about 6am on Sunday (April 6).
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She was charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 (Amendments) 2006 and faced imprisonment of up to 20 years or a fine of up to RM50,000, or both, if convicted.
The court allowed her bail of RM10,000 with one Malaysian surety. She was also ordered to report to a police station on the first day of every month and not to intimidate the victim.
Judge Sharifah Norazlita set May 16 for mention for the submission of documents and appointment of counsel.
The prosecution was conducted by DPP Nabilah Ahmad Poad. – Bernama
