Three marketing executives were charged with voluntarily causing injury to a lawyer using an iron rod in Penang, Malaysia.
Three marketing executives pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court today to voluntarily causing injury to a lawyer using an iron rod in October. Koay Beng Ghee, 36, Teh Eng Tat, 36, and Ng Weng Kooi, 41, were charged with abetting an accomplice, who remains at large, to injure Beh Hong Shien, 37. The attack allegedly occurred at Jalan Persiaran Karpal Singh at 9.50 am on Oct 22.
The charge framed under Section 324 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 109, provides imprisonment for up to 10 years or with a fine or whipping or any two of the punishments if found guilty. Deputy public prosecutor M. Darrshini proposed bail of RM9,000 for each defendant, with additional conditions prohibiting them from harassing the victim or prosecution witnesses. However, defence lawyer Md Yusuf Md Idris sought a reduced bail of RM3,000, citing his clients’ financial constraints as marketing executives earning RM2,000 per month while supporting their families. He further argued that the victim’s professional status should not influence the court’s decision, emphasising that under Article 8 of the Federal Constitution, all individuals are equal before the law and his clients are innocent until proven guilty. Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi set bail at RM7,000 for each accused, with one surety, and upheld the prosecution’s additional conditions. The case is scheduled for mention on January 13. Meanwhile, RSN Rayer, appearing as a watching brief lawyer, called the case serious, emphasising that it involved an attack on a lawyer in broad daylight. Rayer, said as an elected representative, he had raised the issue in the Dewan Rakyat, highlighting concerns about the safety of legal professionals in Penang, where several lawyers have been murdered in recent years
MARKETING EXECUTIVES ATTACK LAWYER PENANG
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Three Sales Executives Charged with Assaulting Lawyer with Iron RodThree sales executives were charged in a magistrate court in George Town for allegedly assaulting a lawyer with an iron rod in October. The accused, Koay Beng Ghee, Teh Eng Tat, and Ng Weng Kooi, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Read more »
Singapore Post Fires CEO, executives over whistleblowing reportPETALING JAYA: V. Tharmaraj became the first Malaysian Indian to become a world Silat champion, after winning the Putera Open Class (65-70kg) category in the 20th World Silat Championship.
Read more »
Singapore Post sacks CEO, top executives over whistleblower report misstepSINGAPORE, Dec 23 — Singapore Post said yesterday it had dismissed its chief executive and two other senior managers after an internal investigation found they had mishandled...
Read more »
Osim founder sends legal demand to Trek 2000 executives over fraud allegationsSINGAPORE, Dec 12 — Osim founder Ron Sim has issued a legal demand to Trek 2000’s current and former chairmen, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation during his 2015 share...
Read more »
Increasing Global Insolvency Levels Heighten Risks for ExecutivesThe rapid geopolitical landscape poses significant liability challenges for global corporations, while the D&O market remains competitive. This heightened scrutiny of corporate conduct results in high loss potential, due to various exposures including business insolvencies, geopolitical upheaval, climate change, digital transformation, economic uncertainty, and shifts in public opinion.
Read more »
Taipei Targets European Tourists with Immersive Cityscapes and Marketing CampaignThe Taipei City Government is actively promoting Taipei as a top travel destination for European tourists. Following a successful familiarization tour for European travel agencies, the city launched a marketing campaign in Paris.
Read more »