Do you remember a mother who went viral after posting a video of her baby who took a puff from a vape that was given to him by his parents?
The parents recently pleaded not guilty at the Selayang Sessions Court on (June 10th) to the charges of neglecting their 9-month-old son by letting the child smoke a vape last month.
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According to Astro AWANI, the accused, aged 23 and 21 respectively, were charged of neglecting their child by giving him a vape to smoke, which would likely cause the child physical and emotional harm.
The offence was committed at a house in Taman Sahabat Jaya, Batu Caves at 1 am on May 2nd.
They were charged under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Children Act 2001, which if convicted, can be punished under Section 3 (1) of the same act, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment up to 20 years or both.
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Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Shasha Hidayah Nor Azahar offered bail of RM8,000 with one surety for each accused. The couple, who were not represented by a lawyer, applied for low bail.
Each of the accused was bailed with RM6,000 and they must report to the police station once a month and are prohibited from living in the same house with the victim until the case is completed.
The court set July 16th for re-mention of the case.
Aiyo, how irresponsible!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
