A GARDENER pleaded guilty at the Ipoh Sessions Court today to abusing his girlfriend’s daughter last month.

Abdul Rahman Abdullah, 37, entered the plea after the charge was read before judge Azizah Ahmad.

He was accused of mistreating the four-year-old girl, causing her to suffer physical injuries at a house in Taman Chateau, Ipoh.

The charge was framed under section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which provides for imprisonment of up to 20 years, a maximum fine of RM50,000 or both, upon conviction.

According to the facts of the case, Rahman punched, slapped and kicked the girl multiple times in the face and body for crying.

Deputy public prosecutor K. Darinee appeared for the prosecution while the accused was unrepresented.

The court then fixed June 19 for sentencing, pending the victim’s medical report. – Bernama, May 17, 2023.