LAWYERS for Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf will consider seeking extra protection for their clients following alleged leaks of details of the investigation into the couple, Malaysiakini reports.

The parents of autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matii will monitor the situation for now before deciding on the next course of action, they said.

Earlier yesterday, whistleblower “Edisi Siasat” leaked what appeared to be police investigation papers on the case against Zaim and Ismanira.

That occurred just hours after they were jointly charged in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with negligence leading to injury to their child.

They denied the charges and were released on bail.

Zaim’s lawyer, Fahmi Abd Moin, said he will be discussing the situation with his client.

“So far we are monitoring the situation. If things become serious with possibilities of danger to my client, I will discuss it (further) with my client,” Fahmi was quoted as saying in Malaysiakini.

Mahmud Jumaat, who is Ismanira’s lawyer, said he would also consider asking for added protection for Ismanira.

“I’m not just worried about her (physical) safety, but also mental pressure.

“She is being shamed in such a manner when we don’t even know the authenticity of the (leaked) investigation papers,” he told Malaysiakini.

Mahmud said speculations over on the case after his client has been charged could be in contempt of court or sub judice.

The offence allegedly took place near Jalan PJU Damansara Damai between 12pm on December 5 and 9.55pm on December 6.

The charges were brought under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the same law, which provides for a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment of up to 20 years, or both.

They were detained on May 31 and remanded for 13 days from June 1 to assist in the investigation into the death of their son. – June 14, 2024.