SIK: A teacher at an Islamic religious school pleaded not guilty in the Baling sessions court near here today to injuring an eight-year-old pupil.
Amirul Hakim Johari, 27, was charged with causing physical and emotional injuries to the boy at Madrasah Baituttaqwa Warahmah in Kampung Durian Burung, Sik, on Nov 11.
The charge, framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, provides for a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment of up to 20 years or both, if convicted.
Amirul, a father of one from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, was granted bail of RM10,000 in one surety and ordered to report to the nearest police station once a month.
Judge Najwa Che Mat set Jan 21 for next mention of the case.
Deputy public prosecutor Ikmal Affandi Zulkifli prosecuted, while Amirul was represented by lawyer Al-Sabri Ahmad Kabri.