Dr Azahari Hashim, 52, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges before Magistrate Nor Afidah Idris.

On the first charge, Dr Azahari was charged under Section 338 of the Penal Code with causing grievous hurt to the 10-year-old boy. He faced an imprisonment of up to two years, or fine of up to RM2,000 or both, upon conviction.

The doctor, who has four children, was also charged with running an unregistered private clinic, which is an offence under Section 4 of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998.

He faced a fine of up to RM300,000 or jail of up to six years or both, if found guilty.

On the last charge, Dr Azahari was accused of practising without a valid practising certificate as required under Section 33 of the Medical Act 1971.

The offence carries a fine of up to RM2,000, if found guilty.

All the offences were allegedly committed at Klinik Keluarga, No. 6, Jalan CU 15 / B, Taman Cheras Utama, Hulu Langat, near here, at 8.15pm on Dec 20, 2016.

Deputy public prosecutor Megat Mahathir Megat Tharih Afendi offered bail of RM10,000 with one surety for all the charges.

However, the accused, represented by counsel Al Sabri Ahmad Kabri, pleaded for a lower bail as he had four school-going children to support.

“Since the clinic closed down after the incident, my client had not had a fixed income,” he said.

The court then allowed the accused bail of RM9,000 with one surety and fixed Jan 26 for mention.