KUALA LUMPUR – A married couple has been brought before the Sessions Court here after they were charged with allegedly abusing a three-year-old girl, causing physical injury in an incident that took place last month in Bandar Tasik Selatan.
The accused, nightclub bouncer Hamzi Amni Zamali, 40, and his wife, housewife Nurazwani Ahmad Rosli, 29, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read before Judge Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin. Both were charged as the child’s caregivers for allegedly committing the offence at a low-cost flat unit on May 23, 2026.
According to the charge, the offence falls under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. If convicted, the offence carries a maximum penalty of a RM50,000 fine, up to 20 years’ imprisonment, or both.
During proceedings, Deputy Public Prosecutor Ravindejit Kaur informed the court that bail should not be offered due to the seriousness of the case involving a very young victim. The prosecution also highlighted that the first accused has a past criminal record involving serious offences including rape, robbery, and burglary.
The prosecution further raised concerns over the safety of the child, stating that the victim should not be placed in the same residence as the accused while the case is ongoing. If bail were to be granted, the prosecution proposed RM30,000 bail for each accused along with conditions requiring them to report to the police station twice a month.
Both accused, who were unrepresented by legal counsel, appealed for a reduction in bail, stating that they needed to support their families in their hometowns.
After considering the submissions, the court allowed bail at RM20,000 for each accused with one surety. Additional conditions were also imposed, including mandatory police reporting twice a month and a strict order prohibiting both accused from approaching the child until the case is fully resolved.
The court has fixed July 13 for the next mention of the case, where further document submissions and legal representation matters will be addressed.
The case has drawn attention due to the age of the victim and the serious nature of the allegations, with authorities continuing to ensure legal safeguards are in place throughout the ongoing proceedings.
In conclusion, the matter remains before the court and both accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty under Malaysian law.
