Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child

24 Jul 2024 • 3:49 PM MYT
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By: Bernama

PETALING JAYA: A teacher pleaded not guilty in the magistrates’ court here today to a charge of using criminal force against an autistic boy at a childcare centre for special children last week.

M Thinesh, 33, was charged with committing the offence against a six-year-old boy at a childcare centre here at 11.50am on July 16.

The charge, framed under Section 352 of the Penal Code, provides for imprisonment of up to three months, a maximum fine of RM1,000, or both upon conviction.

Magistrate Shahril Anuar Ahmad Mustapha allowed Thinesh bail of RM1,000 with one surety and ordered him not to intimidate the victim.

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Deputy public prosecutor Asmaa’ Zamri appeared for the prosecution while Y Sharvin Nair represented Thinesh.

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