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Pantai Jerejak rep's wife seeks dismissal of domestic violence case
The spouse of Penang assemblyman Fahmi Zainol has petitioned the court to drop domestic violence charges against him. The application was filed at the Balik Pulau magistrates' court in George Town.
LSN Malaysia ·
GEORGE TOWN — The wife of Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Fahmi Zainol has filed a request with the Balik Pulau magistrates' court to withdraw domestic violence charges against her husband, marking a significant development in the case.
The petition represents an attempt to resolve the matter outside of formal court proceedings. Such applications, when supported by the complainant, are sometimes considered by magistrates as grounds for case dismissal under Malaysian legal provisions.
Fahmi Zainol, who represents the Pantai Jerejak constituency in the Penang State Legislative Assembly, has been facing the domestic violence allegations. The exact details of the charges and timeline of the incident were not immediately clear.
The case has drawn attention given Zainol's position as a state legislator. Domestic violence cases in Malaysia typically fall under Section 498A of the Penal Code, which addresses cruelty by husbands or in-laws toward women.
The magistrate's decision on the withdrawal application is pending. Such petitions require judicial consideration to determine whether the case should proceed or be dismissed.