Accountant charged with neglecting blind, autistic children
Thaha Abdul Latef, 39, entered his plea before judge Norazlin Othman after the charges were read.
The father is accused of neglecting his parental duty by leaving the children unsupervised at a house in Elmina Valley 1, Seksyen U16, on March 15 around 4pm.
Under Section 33 (1) (a) of the Child Act punishable under Section 33, the offence carries a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or a maximum 20-year jail term, or both upon conviction.
Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Sofea Jaysal proposed bail at RM30,000 with one surety for each charge and applied for additional conditions.
However, lawyer Mohd Redzuan Mohamed Yusoff asked for bail to be lowered as it was impossible for his client to fork out RM60,000.
"I hope the bail sum can be reduced significantly so that the accused is able to pay it. He has prepared RM15,000 to RM20,000 for the purposes."
He also sought permission for Thaha to maintain visitation rights granted by the Syariah Court — every Friday and Saturday from 9am to 9pm.
"I ask that he will not be stopped from visiting his children so that he can carry out his responsibilities."
He also said his client had been cooperative and turned up in court today after receiving a message from the investigating officer yesterday, which showed he was not a flight risk.
Norazlin fixed bail at RM10,000 with one surety for both charges.
She ordered Thaha to report to the police station monthly and surrender his passport to the court.
The court set Sept 4 for mention.
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