Zayn’s parents submit representation to AGC

PETALING JAYA: The parents of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin have submitted a representation to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for a review of the child neglect charge against them.

Representing Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf, lawyer Fahmi Moin said the representation was filed on Nov 19, according to Bernama.

On Sept 18, Petaling Jaya sessions court judge Syaliza Warnoh set Dec 6 for case management and an update on the representation, after the defence said it would submit one as soon as possible.

The court has set 15 days for the trial, from Jan 20 to 24, Feb 3 to 7 and Feb 17-21. Fifteen witnesses are expected to be called.

On June 13, Zayn’s parents pleaded not guilty to a charge of child neglect framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code.

If found guilty, they could each face a fine of not more than RM50,000, imprisonment of up to 20 years, or both.

The offence allegedly took place at Jalan PJU 10/1, Damansara Damai, between 12pm on Dec 5, 2023 and 9.55pm the following day.

Zayn was reported missing on Dec 5 last year. His body was discovered near his home in Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai, the next day.

A post-mortem revealed multiple injuries, including defensive wounds, while the cause of death was believed to be strangulation.