A SCRAP metal trader was charged at the Kota Baru Sessions Court today for slashing a man with a machete last week.

Mohamad Shahzrie Sham Sabudin, 25, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial after the charge against him was read out before judge Ahmad Bazli Bahruddin.

The accused was charged with committing the offence against Mohd Faain Adha Azliza, 30, at Sg Bechah near Gunong, Bachok about 12.10am on March 8, under section 326 of the penal code, which carries a maximum jail term of 20 years, a fine and whipping.

The proceedings were conducted by deputy public prosecutor Wan Nurl Hanini Wan Ahmad Shukry while the accused was unrepresented.            

The court allowed him bail of RM20,000 with one surety and fixed April 13 for mention pending the victim’s medical report.

The accused paid the bail. – Bernama, March 14, 2022.