A domestic disagreement between a couple in Teluk Kumbar, Penang, Malaysia, escalated into violence when a 37-year-old lecturer struck her husband with a bamboo stick.
The incident took place on July 4 around 11 am outside a house in Taman Emas, according to Harian Metro.
The woman, who works as a lecturer at a skills training institute, Yang Khalida Khalid, admitted in the Balik Pulau Magistrates’ Court to injuring her husband, 48-year-old Mohd Nasir Abdul Halim.
She pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined RM150 (approx. S$45) on Friday, July 11.
Injuries Caused by Bamboo Stick
According to court documents, Yang Khalida, in a moment of anger, hit her husband on the head and arm. The attack left him with a scratch on his cheek and swelling on his left wrist.
She was charged under Section 334 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt on provocation, which carries a penalty of one month’s imprisonment, a fine of up to RM1,000 (approx. S$301), or both.
Court Imposes Fine, Takes Circumstances into Account
Magistrate Chia Huey Ting handed down a RM150 fine, with a default sentence of three days in jail if the amount wasn’t paid. Yang Khalida paid the fine on the spot.
Additionally, a deputy public prosecutor had urged the court to issue a suitable sentence as a deterrent to others.
In response, her lawyer appealed for a minimal fine, citing her limited income of approximately RM2,000 (approx. S$602) per month and the fact that she financially supports her mother.
Marriage Strained by Distance and Divorce Proceedings
The couple, who married 12 years ago, have reportedly been living apart due to a long-distance arrangement.
They are now in the process of getting a divorce, the court was told.
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