Carpenter fit to stand trial over alleged businessman attack
KUALA LUMPUR: A psychiatric report from Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta has found that a carpenter accused of attacking a businessman at a bak kut teh restaurant was mentally sound at the time of the alleged incident and is fit to stand trial.
A psychiatric report has found that a 49-year-old carpenter, Wong Weng Luen, accused of attacking a businessman at a restaurant, was mentally sound at the time of the incident on May 7, 2022. The report stated that Wong was aware of the nature and consequences of his actions and understood that his actions were wrong and against the law.
The Sessions Court judge read out the report in open court after deputy public prosecutor Adiba Iman Hassan confirmed its readiness. Wong and two co-accused, a technician and a memorial centre worker, have confirmed they wish to stand trial. All three, dressed in prisoner attire and handcuffed, were present in the dock and pleaded not guilty to the charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to businessman Andrew Teh using dangerous weapons.
Lai, who was granted bail by the High Court, was brought to court from jail as his family could not secure his release. Wan's lawyer argued for bail, citing Lai's minimal involvement in the incident and his non-threat to society. However, the prosecutor objected, describing the alleged offence as serious and pointing out that the medical report had not been obtained yet.
The court dismissed Wan's bail application and set Nov 16 for the submission of forensic and medical reports.
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