Malaysian Couple Denies Child Abuse Charges

Balik Pulau Couple Pleads Not Guilty in Child Abuse Case A Malaysian couple appeared in the Balik Pulau Sessions Court on May 27, 2025, facing charges of child abuse. The couple, Choo Kok Wan (47) and Mak Wai Peng (49), pleaded not guilty to charges under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. Their 12-year-old daughter sustained physical injuries, discovered by a school counselor on May 19th. Deputy Public Prosecutor Lim Jin Hong requested bail of RM20,000 for each accused, with additional conditions of monthly police reporting and passport surrender. The defense lawyer, representing the couple, argued for reduced bail, citing Kok Wan's employment as a factory supervisor and Wai Peng's recent recovery from early-stage ovarian cancer. The judge granted bail at RM10,000 each, with the additional conditions, and set the next hearing for July 1, 2025.