The accused: Nor Fatihah leaving the courthouse. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: A babysitter wept hysterically in the dock after claiming trial to a charge of leaving a child under her care unsupervised, which resulted in the death of the infant.
Nor Fatihah Abdul Rahim, 24, could not contain her emotions as she was comforted by her family members after the proceedings ended.
As she was taken away by the police to the lock-up, Nor Fatihah was heard calling out for her mother.
Earlier, she pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Sessions Court judge Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin yesterday.
Nor Fatihah was accused of committing the offence, which resulted in the death of the seven-month-old boy, at a nursery in Wangsa Maju on May 26.
The charge, under Section 33 (1) (a) of the Child Act 2001, provides a maximum fine of RM20,000 or a jail term of up to five years or both, if convicted.
Siti Shakirah fixed bail at RM20,000 in one surety.
The case is fixed for mention on Sept 29.
