Ahli perniagaan pukul bekas kekasih hingga cedera dipenjara 6 bulan

A businessman, Hoh Peng Onn, 47, has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Magistrate's Court in Petaling Jaya for attacking his ex-girlfriend, causing her to suffer injuries to her eyes and body, two years ago. The judge, Amira Sariaty Zainal, imposed the sentence after the defense team failed to present any reasonable doubt in the case against him.

The defendant must also pay RM5,000 in compensation to the victim, taking into account the trauma, injuries, and emotional distress the victim has endured, according to Magistrate Amira Sariaty. The man is also ordered to serve an additional two months in prison if he fails to pay the compensation by today. However, the court granted a request from defense lawyer Cheow Wee to delay the imprisonment while the appeal is being considered by the Court of Appeal, but the compensation payment must be made today.

Hoh is charged with intentionally causing injury to Liaw Ju Shuang, 28, at a residence in Putra Heights City, Seri Kembangan on 12:30 am, October 5, 2024. The prosecution under Section 323 of the Penal Code carries a maximum sentence of imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. Earlier, Magistrate Amira Sariaty stated that even though the third witness, who is a relative, did not see the incident herself, the eyewitnesses saw the victim with blood on her face and bruised eyes and other parts when she asked for help.

The eyewitness also called the police who took the victim to the hospital for treatment. There is no reason for the victim to fabricate a story to harm the defendant. Due to this, the court found that the defendant's defense failed to present reasonable doubt in the prosecution's case, instead, it is only a mere denial without strong evidence and testimony, according to Magistrate Amira Sariaty.

During the appeal, the defense requested a fine instead of imprisonment for the defendant, citing that he suffers from vision problems, which would be exacerbated by imprisonment. However, Deputy Prosecutor Syed Ahmed Khabir Abdul Rahman requested imprisonment and the fine, taking into account the public interest outweighs the defendant's interests besides the severity of the injuries suffered by the victim, and requested that the compensation be paid to the victim.