KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — A 20-year-old Chinese national studying at a private university in Malaysia pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today to two counts of causing grievous hurt, after allegedly stabbing his former girlfriend and her younger brother with a knife last month.
The Accused, the Victims, and the Charges
Chen Jun faces two charges under Section 326 of the Penal Code for allegedly stabbing Leong Kai Ting, 21, and her younger brother Leong Shun Jie, 18, with a knife capable of causing death.
According to the charge sheet, the alleged attack took place at a house in Taman Sri Bintang, Kepong, at approximately 5 am on September 29.
Section 326 of the Penal Code — which covers causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means — carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and is also liable to a fine or caning upon conviction.
Prosecution Opposed Bail; Court Granted RM8,000 with Conditions
Deputy public prosecutor Nurainizatul Farhana Zainal submitted that the offences were non-bailable and urged the court not to grant bail.
“Should the court decide to grant bail, the prosecution requests that it be set at RM8,000 with two local sureties, and that the accused surrender his passport to the court,” she told the court.
Chen Jun’s defence counsel, Ling Yee Siew, pushed back, arguing that her client posed no flight risk as he was actively enrolled in a finance degree programme at a private university.
Ling also brought the court’s attention to her client’s mental health, citing a medical report dated September 14 from a private hospital that documented Chen Jun’s diagnosis of depression.
“I therefore seek lower bail to enable him to obtain follow-up treatment for a leg injury he sustained through self-harm while experiencing depression,” Ling said.
Chen Jun appeared in court in a wheelchair during the proceedings.
Judge Sets Bail at RM8,000, Case to Return on November 11
Sessions Court Judge Suhaila Haron, taking into account the submissions from both sides — including the accused’s documented depression and physical condition — granted Chen Jun bail of RM8,000 with two Malaysian sureties, subject to the prosecution’s additional conditions, which include the surrender of his passport.
The case has been fixed for mention on November 11.
Reporting based on court proceedings as reported by Bernama. The accused has pleaded not guilty. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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