A 22-year-old mother charged with abusing her daughter under the Child Act, facing up to 20 years in jail. The child suffered severe injuries.
KUALA LUMPUR: A housewife pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to a charge of abusing her five-year-old daughter.
Norshazlina Izamli, 22, is accused of causing injuries to her biological child at a condominium unit in Jalan Sentul Pelangi, Sentul on January 2.
The charge was framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
Upon conviction, the offence carries a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment of up to 20 years, or both.
Judge Mazuliana Abdul Rashid allowed the accused bail of RM10,000 with one surety.
The court fixed January 28 for mention of the case.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Noor Shafina Mohd Radzuan prosecuted, while the accused was unrepresented.
Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the woman was arrested last Monday following a report.
The victim is receiving treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital for severe injuries to her head, ears, eyes, hands and feet.
She also lost her front teeth, believed to be the result of continuous abuse over the past two weeks.
