Ahli perniagaan pukul bekas kekasih hingga cedera dipenjara 6 bulan

A businessman, Hoh Peng Onn, 47, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Magistrate's Court in Petaling Jaya for violently assaulting his ex-girlfriend, causing her severe injury to her eyes and body two years ago. The incident occurred at the Putra City Place in Seri Kembangan on October 5th, 2024, at 12:30 AM. The court, led by Magistrate Amira Sariaty Zainal, found Hoh guilty of causing injury to Liaw Ju Shuang, 28, under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which can result in up to one year in prison or a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both.

The court dismissed the defense's argument that there were no reasonable grounds to doubt Hoh's guilt, as it was solely based on the prosecution's evidence. Hoh is also required to pay RM5,000 in compensation to the victim, including the emotional and psychological trauma, the physical injury, and the suffering they have endured.

If Hoh fails to pay the compensation within two months, he will be held in jail until the matter is appealed to the Federal Court. However, the court has granted Hoh's lawyer's request to delay the imprisonment sentence while the appeal is being processed in the Federal Court, but the compensation payment is still mandatory. The prosecution argued that Hoh's actions were deliberate and caused Liaw significant harm, including bleeding eyes, facial injuries, and other bodily injuries, while there was no reason for Liaw to fabricate a story to harm Hoh.

The court found that the defense had failed to provide sufficient evidence to raise reasonable doubt about Hoh's guilt. During the appeal, the defense requested a fine instead of imprisonment due to Hoh's vision problems, which could worsen if he were to be incarcerated. However, the prosecution's deputy argued that the imprisonment term was necessary to protect the public interest over Hoh's interests, given the extent of the victim's injuries and the compensation required.