Elderly Man to Face Charges for Slapping Man for Eating in Public During Ramadan
Investigation Complete, Charges to be Filed on Wednesday
The 65-year-old man who allegedly slapped a non-Muslim man for eating in public during Ramadan is set to be charged in the Johor Bahru magistrates’ court on Wednesday. According to Johor Bahru North police chief Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh, the suspect will be charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
Preliminary Investigations Complete
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect is a local man with no previous criminal record. The investigation paper has been referred to the deputy public prosecutor’s office, and an order has been received for the suspect to be charged tomorrow. The victim, who has made a post on social media explaining the incident, has also filed a police report.
Video of the Incident Goes Viral
The incident has gone viral after the victim posted a video on social media, showing screengrabs from videos of the incident. In the video, the victim explains that he was having a meal at a convenience store in a Johor Bahru shopping mall when a man asked him if he was Chinese. When the victim replied that he was, the man demanded to see his MyKad. The victim refused, and the man became angry and slapped him several times. The victim’s statement was taken yesterday, along with statements from his son and several other witnesses, to help complete the investigation.
Victim’s Account of the Incident
In his post, the victim explains that the incident occurred when he was having a meal at a convenience store in a Johor Bahru shopping mall. A man approached him and asked if he was Chinese. When he replied that he was, the man demanded to see his MyKad. The victim refused, and the man became angry and slapped him several times. The victim’s son defused the situation and apologised on his behalf. The victim accepted the apology but still needed to make a police report as it was a physical assault in a public place.
Consequences of the Incident
The suspect faces up to two years’ imprisonment, a RM2,000 fine, or both if convicted. The victim has also been sent to the hospital for a medical examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the charge against the suspect?
The suspect is charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt. - What is the maximum sentence the suspect faces?
The suspect faces up to two years’ imprisonment, a RM2,000 fine, or both if convicted. - What is the next step in the investigation?
The investigation paper has been referred to the deputy public prosecutor’s office, and an order has been received for the suspect to be charged tomorrow.