20 Feb 2020
Baharudin bin Mat Nor
- Citation
- AB-41S-4-06/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- AB-41S-4-06/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Magistrate's factual findings were supported by credible testimony including child witnesses whose competency, although inquired into after oath, was demonstrably established and any timing irregularity was curable and non‑prejudicial; prior similar incidents were inadmissible and were not relied upon; delay in investigation caused no prejudice; conviction under s354 Penal Code is safe; sentencing was excessive in custody component given the accused's advanced age, demonstrated remorse, financial hardship and rehabilitative prospects, thus imprisonment substituted with a fine of RM5,000.