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Man fined RM500 for injuring child with slingshot in Sarawak
A 33-year-old Miri resident has been ordered to pay RM500 in fines by the Magistrates' Court for using a slingshot to strike a child with a stone. He faces a week in jail if he fails to settle the penalty.
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The man appeared before the Magistrates' Court in Miri on Tuesday following an incident in which he discharged a stone from a slingshot, striking a young child in the area. The court imposed the financial penalty as punishment for the act, which caused injury to the minor.
Under the terms of the sentence, the offender must pay the RM500 fine within a specified timeframe. Should he fail to settle the amount, he will be liable to serve seven days imprisonment as an alternative penalty.
The case underscores ongoing concerns regarding public safety and reckless behaviour in residential areas of Sarawak. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident or the severity of the child's injuries.
The conviction serves as a reminder to residents of their legal obligations to refrain from actions that endanger others, particularly children.