Ex-cop fined RM4,500 for threatening to kill wife
TUMPAT: A former policeman was fined RM4,500 by the magistrate's court here today after pleading guilty to threatening to kill his wife last week.
TUMPAT: A 43-year-old former police officer, Muhd Sirrul Akmal Rasali, has been fined RM4,500 for threatening to kill his 42-year-old wife. The incident occurred at their residence in Kampung Semat Jal, Wakaf Bharu, on Aug 8, where the accused ran amok in the kitchen, threatening his wife and causing her to feel fearful. The charge, under Section 506 of the Penal Code, carries a potential seven-year jail term or a fine.
The victim's mother and child witnessed the incident, leading to the accused's arrest. Investigations revealed the motive was the accused's dissatisfaction with his mother-in-law, who frequently interfered in their marriage. Sirrul Akmal pleaded guilty in court, and the prosecution, represented by Inspector Megat Asyraf Megat Ishak, sought appropriate sentencing.
The defense, through lawyer Afiqah Amran, requested a minimum sentence, highlighting the accused's regret, his status as a village laborer earning RM50 daily, and his responsibility for two children. The court imposed a fine of RM4,500 or nine months in prison, if unpaid.
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