KUALA LUMPUR: A former childcare assistant pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to charges of abusing a three-year-old boy, resulting in injuries.
Nur Iffatinnadwah Mat Lias, 22, was charged with committing the offence at a daycare in Plaza Damas between 5.15pm and 6.15pm on July 9.
The charge, under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, carries a fine of up to RM50,000, 20 years in prison or both, upon conviction, Bernama reported.
During the hearing yesterday, the accused, who was unrepresented, appealed for a reduction in the RM20,000 bail proposed by deputy public prosecutor Nadia Eleena Jamaludin Akbal.
Nur Iffatinnadwah added that she is an orphan and supports herself through business.
Judge Egusra Ali granted bail at RM10,000 in one surety and additional conditions, including the surrender of her passport until the case is completed.
The court set Feb 7 for next mention of the case.
