Judge Mohammed Mokhzani Mokhtar handed down the sentence on a car accessory shop assistant Muhammad Safwan Shafie, 27, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. — Reuters pic
Judge Mohammed Mokhzani Mokhtar handed down the sentence on a car accessory shop assistant Muhammad Safwan Shafie, 27, after he pleaded guilty to the charge.Muhammad Safwan was charged with committing the offence at a house in Flat Puchong Permai, Puchong, here at 4.30pm last December 12. Earlier, when showed a picture of the victim and the scene of the incident for identification, Muhammad Safwan broke down in tears and said “I admit”.Deputy public prosecutor Shanur Farrahin Shapri requested for a severe punishment, taking into account that the offence committed by the accused was serious and the victim was his own child.
“The prosecution request for a heavy punishment considering that the accused is the victim’s father and the case involves public interest,” said the prosecutor.