Clerk charged with assaulting sister, leaving her with broken nose

A 38-year-old clerk, Mohd Haziq Mohamad, appeared in the Sessions Court in Batu Pahat, charged with causing grievous hurt to his 34-year-old sister, resulting in a broken nose. The incident allegedly occurred on the night of October 31 after she scolded him for being rude to their mother. According to prosecutors, Mohd Haziq repeatedly punched his sister after she confronted him about his behavior.

The charge under Section 325 of the Penal Code carries a maximum sentence of up to seven years in jail and a fine. The victim, who was at their parents' house attending a post-funeral gathering, was present when an argument between their parents erupted. The accused allegedly threatened his mother with violence, saying "I'll smash your head," leading to his sister intervening.

Upon hearing the exchange, she confronted her brother, who then became aggressive and repeatedly punched her, causing injuries to her face, head, and a nosebleed. An initial medical examination confirmed a fractured nose. Deputy public prosecutor Firdaus Ruslan prosecuted the case, while the accused remained unrepresented. Bail was granted at RM8,000, but the accused failed to post it and was temporarily detained at the Muar Correctional Centre. A date of December 15 was set for document submission and the appointment of a lawyer.