Teen with disabilities to undergo psychiatric examination over mother’s death
He is accused of causing the death of his mother, who was also disabled.
A 15-year-old boy with various disabilities is set to undergo a psychiatric evaluation in Kuala Kangsar following his mother's death. Magistrate Azlin Zeti Zainal Abidin ruled that the teenager be referred to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta due to his documented mental health issues and apparent lack of comprehension regarding the charges against him.
The accused is alleged to have caused the death of 49-year-old Nor Ainon Omar, who was also disabled, with the goal of taking her life. The incident, reported on September 23, occurred in Kampung Cheh Kati, Kuala Kangsar. Charged under Section 304(a) of the Penal Code, the teenager faces a potential 30-year prison sentence and fine if convicted.
His legal representation was absent during the proceedings, leaving the court unaware of who accompanied him to court. With the accused's history of mental health challenges, the court has ordered the examination under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code before rescheduling the next hearing for October 22.
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