SHAH ALAM - A 22-year-old Chinese national and private university student pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of causing grievous injury by stabbing his former girlfriend in the neck last week.
The accused, You Wei, entered the plea after the charge was read to him in English by a court interpreter before Judge Norazlin Othman.
You Wei is accused of intentionally causing grievous hurt to the victim, also a Chinese national, by stabbing the left side of her neck with a knife.
The alleged offence took place around 6.30 pm on July 14 on the second floor of a private university in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya.
He was charged under Section 326 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment and is liable to a fine or caning, upon conviction.
During today’s proceedings, deputy public prosecutor Nurul Sofea Jaysal did not offer bail.
However, the accused’s lawyer, Revin Kumar, appealed for the court’s discretion to grant one, submitting that his client had fully cooperated during the investigation and was willing to comply with any additional conditions imposed.
"The accused is currently undergoing treatment for bipolar disorder at a private clinic and is on prescribed medication. He is also prepared to surrender his passport and report to the police as required,” he said.
The court subsequently allowed bail at RM20,000 with two sureties. The accused was also ordered to surrender his passport to the court, report to the nearest police station, and refrain from contacting the victim or any prosecution witnesses.
The case has been fixed for mention on Sept 17.
Previously, media reports stated that a 20-year-old female student sustained serious injuries after being stabbed in the neck at the university. - BERNAMA