Woman fined RM500 for strangling co-worker over slow work
BALIK PULAU: A former factory worker was fined RM500 by the magistrates' court here today for strangling a co-worker during a dispute over delayed work.
BALIK PULAU: A 42-year-old ex-factory employee received a RM500 fine from a court today for assaulting a colleague over delayed work. Siti Fadzhlina Bazheer Ahamed pleaded guilty to causing hurt to Anis Fari Syuhaili Johari, 30, after the charge was read to her by magistrate Chia Huey Ting. The altercation took place at Abbott Medical Device Sdn Bhd on July 26, 2026, around 12:30pm.
Siti strangled Anis around her neck, leading to her filing a police report. The charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code carries up to one year in prison, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both upon conviction. During sentencing, Chia questioned Siti on the severity of her actions, asking if she was aware that strangling could result in death or even murder.
Siti admitted her guilt, expressing regret for her actions and claiming she was dismissed from work following the incident. Her lawyer, Yiew De Xian, requested a minimal fine, citing his client's single status and responsibility to support her mother.
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