A HUSBAND and wife pleaded not guilty in Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today to a charge of abusing their eight-year-old son.

Labourer Abu Bakar Rahman, 32, and his Indonesian wife, fruit seller Andia Rosa, 35, made the plea before Nu’aman Mahmud Zuhudi.

They were charged, as persons having the care of the boy, to have abused the child resulting in injury at a house in Kampung Segambut Tengah on December 23.

The charge, framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, provides for a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years or both, if found guilty.

The court allowed Abu Bakar bail of RM10,000 with one surety, while his wife was denied bail because she is a foreigner.

The court set January 16 for mention. – Bernama, December 30, 2022.