BATU PAHAT: Six family members were among seven people charged at the magistrate’s court here today with jointly participating in a brawl over a parking dispute in September.
Siti Jumaidah Samsudin, 41; Mohamad Nor Hashim, 38; Norlaileasma Md Baharom, 44; Bitah A Kadir, 75; Aina Maisara Anuar, 19; Aina Aliesya, 20; and a 17-year-old boy pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before magistrate Mustaqim Sukarno.
They were accused of fighting in a public place at Kampung Parit Bilal at 8.40pm on Sept 27.
The charge was framed under Section 160 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same code, which carries a maximum jail term of six months, a fine of up to RM1,000, or both, upon conviction.
According to the facts of the case, Siti Jumaidah, who was also the complainant, was visiting her younger sibling’s house when a dispute broke out over customers of a nearby eatery parking their vehicles in front of the house.
Several acquaintances later arrived at the house and expressed dissatisfaction with Siti Jumaidah’s sibling over the parking issue.
During the altercation, Siti Jumaidah was allegedly hit and pulled, leaving her with facial injuries and a sprained left arm.
She later sought treatment at Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital here.
The incident was also captured by a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera installed at a nearby house.
Deputy public prosecutor Nur Shahzleen Ibrahim prosecuted, while all seven accused were unrepresented.
The court granted Siti Jumaidah bail of RM1,000, while the other six accused were each granted bail of RM500.
The case was fixed for mention on Jan 15 for document submission and the appointment of counsel.