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Court orders teenager to pay RM47,000 to student injured in chair assault
A court has ordered a teenager to compensate a fellow student who suffered a fractured leg after being thrown against a wooden chair. The victim, a Year Three pupil at the time of the incident, sustained fractures to the tibia or fibula.
LSN Malaysia ·
The court ruling was made following a legal case brought by the injured student against the teenager responsible for the assault. The victim required medical treatment for the broken leg sustained during the violent incident at school.
The compensation amount of RM47,000 was determined by the court to cover the student's medical expenses and other damages resulting from the injury. The incident highlighted concerns about student safety within educational institutions.
The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of violence among young people. Courts in Malaysia have increasingly shown willingness to impose financial penalties on minors found responsible for causing harm to their peers, particularly when injuries are significant.