A MAGISTRATE’S court in Kuala Kubu Baru has fixed two days, beginning February 6 next year, for the trial of actor Hafidz Roshdi, who was charged with hurting his ex-wife in March.

Judge Siti Fatimah Talib, who acted as magistrate, fixed the trial dates when the case came up for mention today.

“The court sets trial dates for February 6 and 7 next year. The proceedings will start at 11am,” she said.

Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Asmaa’ Zamri informed the court that the defence had submitted a letter of representation to the prosecution seeking for the charge against Hafidz to be dropped.

This was confirmed by Hafidz lawyer’s, Akberdin Abdul Kader, who said the representation was filed on September 28.

On March 13, Hafidz, 29, pleaded not guilty to a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to his then wife, Nurul Shuhada Mat Shukri, 29, by punching her on the cheek three times, causing her to sustain cuts and bruises.

The actor of the drama series “Tundukkan Playboy Itu” is accused of committing the offence near the Sungai Buaya toll exit in Kuala Kubu Baru at 3.22am on March 2.

The charge, framed under section 323 of the penal code, carries a maximum jail term of one year, or a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, if convicted.

The charge is read together with section 326A of the same law, which provides for imprisonment for a term that may extend to twice the maximum term on conviction under section 323.

Hafidz and Nurul Shuhada were officially divorced with “talak satu” at the syariah lower court in Shah Alam on July 27. – Bernama, October 4, 2023.