Single mother fined RM1,800 for assaulting man at Melaka Sentral
MELAKA: A single mother of four was fined RM1,800 by the Ayer Keroh magistrate’s court today after pleading guilty to assaulting a man at an eatery in Melaka Sentral in July.
A single mother from Ayer Keroh was fined RM1,800 by the local magistrate court for assaulting a man at an eatery in Melaka Sentral in July, according to prosecutors. Nurul Amalina Mohamad Kamal, 32, pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code and was sentenced by Magistrate Sharda Shienha Mohd Suleiman. The victim, Mohd Zubir Maarof, 47, suffered injuries to his back, head, nose, and ribs, which made it difficult for him to breathe.
CCTV footage, mobile phone recordings, and witnesses confirmed Amalina's actions. Amalina was unemployed and a single mother of four, which was taken into account during sentencing, as stated by her lawyer. Deputy public prosecutor S. Thiviya emphasized the need for Amalina to control her emotions and allow authorities to resolve any future issues.
The court fined her RM1,800, which she paid in default of two months' imprisonment. Outside the courtroom, a commotion erupted between media and a man attempting to prevent Amalina from being photographed.
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