Man Attempt Suicide Due To Family Problems Fined RM3,000 in Cheras
With the more and more people facing financial burden during the period of Covid-19, it might be good to watch out for your friends or family those who are in need of help as stress or emotional stress can lead to depression which is very serious health problems.
On 4 Aug, the Magistrate’s Court has ordered Shafirul Hakim Shahidan to pay rm3,000 on his attempt of suicide at Cheras on 1st Aug. He was sentenced under Section 309 of the Penal code which can carry a maximum one year’s jail terms, a fine or both. If he fails to pay the fine, he will face three months imprisonment.
The Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurilya Ellyna Nor Azmal had earlier asked for an appropriate sentence, contending that the incident had inconvenienced many parties. According to local news, Shahfirul has been suffering from emotional stress due to family problems at the time.
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