{
  "id": 7473239,
  "title": "Singapore-based factory operator claims trial to reckless riding, hurting policeman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/singapore-based-factory-operator-claims-trial-to-reckless-riding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T04:36:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1533134/singapore-based-factory-operator-claims-trial-reckless-riding-hurting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA TINGGI: A 25-year-old Singapore-based factory worker, S. Hari Kumar, appeared in the magistrate's court today, charged with reckless and dangerous riding, as well as causing grievous harm to a police officer. Kumar pleaded not guilty to the charges, which were laid before magistrate Norkhalida Farhana Abu Bakar. He faced allegations under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, claiming he rode a motorcycle recklessly and dangerously on Jalan Yusuf at 10:03 am on September 13. The offense reportedly caused Corporal Mohd Fauzi Che Zakaria to suffer fractures in his right arm.\n\nIf found guilty, Kumar could serve up to five years in jail and pay a fine of up to RM15,000. Additionally, Kumar faces another charge under Section 333 of the Penal Code for causing grievous harm to Mohd Fauzi while he was fulfilling his duty as a public servant. The maximum sentence for this offense is 10 years jail and a possible fine. The deputy public prosecutor, Wan Nuraini Shapee, requested bail of RM15,000 with one surety for the first charge and RM5,000 with one surety for the second charge. Kumar's defense lawyer, B. Mariammah, argued for a lower bail amount, citing her client's income in Singapore and the fact that he supports his parents. The court granted bail of RM5,000 with one surety for each charge and set a date of October 5 for further mention and document submission.",
  "summary": "KOTA TINGGI: A 25-year-old Singapore-based factory operator claimed trial in the magistrate's court here today on charges of reckless and dangerous riding and voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a traffic policeman on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Singapore-based factory worker Hari Kumar charged with reckless riding and grievous harm",
    "Kumar pleaded not guilty to charges under Road Transport Act and Penal Code",
    "Bail set at RM5,000 with one surety for each charge, hearing on October 5"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The charge against Hari Kumar marks a serious escalation of consequences for him if convicted, potentially bringing lengthy jail time and hefty fines for reckless riding that injured a policeman.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}