Man fined RM1,200 for hitting sugarcane seller

Batu Pahat - A 42-year-old beverage vendor who lost his patience after continuous persuasion to purchase sugarcane ended up receiving a RM1,200 fine for striking the 39-year-old sugarcane farmer, who was found guilty of causing injury. Mohd Nor Haizan Nordin admitted guilt before the magistrate's court today for inflicting harm upon the 39-year-old sugarcane cultivator by striking him on the head.

Magistrate Mustaqim Sukarno imposed a RM1,200 fine and ordered Haizan to serve two months in jail if he fails to pay the fine. The incident occurred at 7:30pm on October 5 at a house in Jalan Limau Nipis, Yong Peng. The complainant visited Haizan's residence to sell him sugarcane on the day of the incident. Despite Haizan informing him that he already had enough supplies, the seller persisted in pressuring him to buy the sugarcane, which infuriated Haizan, leading to the assault.

Police apprehended Haizan at his home on the same day following a report and charged him under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which can result in a maximum one-year prison sentence, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nur Shahzleen Ibrahim prosecuted the case, while Haizan was represented by Tan Song Yan of the National Legal Aid Foundation.

In determining the sentence, the magistrate took into account the guilty plea, Haizan's request for leniency, and arguments from both parties.