Accused in alleged bak kut teh restaurant assault case granted bail

Lai Kae Bin, one of three men accused of assaulting a customer at a restaurant in Kepong in May, has been granted bail by the High Court. The incident occurred at Restoran Hing Kee Bak Kut Teh on Jalan Kepong around 2am on May 7, allegedly resulting in grievous hurt to the victim, Andrew Teh. The court set bail at RM20,000 with one surety for Lai, who must surrender his passport and report to the Kepong police station weekly for the duration of the case.

Additionally, he is ordered to stay away from the victim and all witnesses. The prosecution initially requested RM30,000 bail, while the defence sought a reduction in the amount. Lai's lawyer argued that his client's father had recently passed away and that he had a responsibility to care for his ailing mother. Despite the prosecution's concerns about the seriousness of the case and the victim's trauma, the judge ultimately granted Lai's bail application.