World · Malaysia Bureau
Man fined RM12,000 for assaulting stepchildren with household items
A Malaysian man has pleaded guilty to abusing two of his stepchildren, using his hands and household objects including a mortar pestle and iron to inflict injuries. He was sentenced to a fine of RM12,000.
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The man admitted in court to assaulting the two minors on multiple occasions, employing various methods of physical abuse. The attacks involved slapping the children across the face as well as striking them with a stone mortar pestle and a household iron. The offences constitute child abuse under Malaysian law, with the court determining that a financial penalty was the appropriate sentence in this case. The conviction highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence and child welfare in the country. Authorities in Malaysia continue to encourage reporting of suspected child abuse through dedicated hotlines and community awareness programmes.