High Court sets Sept 28 for decision on appeal by Zayn Rayyan’s mum

Shah Alam: The High Court has set September 28 for the decision on the appeal by Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of six-year-old autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin. The conviction and five-year prison sentence against Ismanira for neglecting Zayn were upheld by Justice Noor Hisham Ismail after hearing arguments from both sides.

Ismanira's legal team, including Lavanesh Haresh, requested the court to overturn the conviction and sentence, contending that the five-year prison term was too harsh. They argued that a fine would be more suitable, while also emphasizing that the 10 months Ismanira has already served should be taken into consideration. Moreover, the defense claimed that the sessions court judge made errors in determining the cause of Zayn's injuries, which were allegedly inflicted by Ismanira, and that the police's opinion on the matter was also incorrect.

The prosecution, represented by Ahmad Iqbal Azman, Kamarul Iman Ahmad Sapian, and Aqharie Durranie Aziz, argued that the sentence was appropriate and should serve as a deterrent to prevent such acts in the future.