Man accused of stabbing mother to undergo psychiatric examination

PETALING JAYA:A man who allegedly stabbed his mother in Felda Raja Alias ​​​​Satu, Jempol, has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination before a confession is recorded.

The incident occurred on June 22, when Rahmat Ismail, 20, allegedly stabbed his 48-year-old mother following an argument, causing a 2.5cm deep wound to her back which required hospital treatment.

He then fled the scene in his father's car, according to Harian Metro.

Magistrate Norshazwani Ishak made the psychiatric assessment order at the Bahau Magistrate's Court after deputy public prosecutor Farahidah Zool Beri requested a mental examination under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

“It is my understanding that the accused is suffering from mild depression, which raises concerns about his mental health,” she was quoted as saying.

Rahmat will undergo a month-long mental examination at Permai Hospital in Johor without bail and the next mention of the case is scheduled for August 2.

He is charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years, a fine, whipping, or both if convicted, and Section 379A for theft.

Last week, Jempol police chief Superintendent Hoo Chang Hook reported that the suspect was arrested on June 25 in Kajang, three days after the incident, where he fled the scene in the father's car of the victim.