Warden in Malaysia fined S$364 for slapping student who ate bread without permission
On Tuesday (3 June), a warden in Malaysia was fined RM1,200 (S$364) for slapping a student who ate bread that was meant for other students.
The incident took place last month at a religious boarding school.
Bread was meant for next day’s breakfast
According to Malaysian news site Kosmo!, 41-year-old Mohd Norzaizhul Zainudin was serving as a warden at the school at the time of the offence.
The court heard that the bread was meant for the next day’s breakfast for all students staying in the dormitory.
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Upon discovering that the food had been eaten, Norzaizhul allegedly slapped the 16-year-old student on both cheeks, causing injuries.
Handed S$364 fine
Appearing in court on Tuesday (3 June), Norzaizhul was charged with voluntarily causing hurt.
Source: Kosmo!
The offence comes with a jail term of up to one year or a maximum fine of RM2,000 (S$607).
The 41-year-old was sentenced to a RM1,200 (S$364) fine after pleading guilty to the charge.
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