MELAKA: A 31-year-old babysitter has claimed trial on the Sessions Court right here to 2 counts of abusing her boyfriend’s youngster.
She pleaded not responsible earlier than Judge Nariman Badruddin.
The accused had allegedly pressed the top of the kid, a six-year-old woman, on an ironing board that also was scorching, inflicting accidents to the sufferer’s face and arms.
She allegedly dedicated the offence at her boyfriend’s home in Batu Berendam right here on Aug 2 final 12 months.
She was additionally accused of rubbing chilli on the kid’s mouth and cheeks.
The second offence was dedicated near a kindergarten at Taman Merdeka in May final 12 months.
She was charged underneath the Child Act 2001, which carries a most of ten years’ jail and a RM20,000 advantageous upon conviction.
The accused was represented by counsel Cassian Anthony.
The court docket set bail at RM15,000 with one surety.
