PETALING JAYA, Nov 17 — A sexagenarian will submit a representation to drop a charge of obstructing a civil servant from performing his duty, in an operation to catch stray dogs by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).
Lawyer Rajsurian Pillai, representing Patrick Khoo Kian Wui, 69, informed Magistrate Shahril Anuar Ahmad Mustapa that they would submit a representation, as the prosecution wanted to proceed with the case.
“The prosecution today said the complainant has withdrawn the report, and the conversation recording regarding the withdrawal has been noted down.
“However, the prosecution received instructions to proceed with the case. Therefore, we will submit a representation,” he said, who was present with another lawyer, Tay Chee Fu.
The court then fixed December 22 for the mention and submission of documents.
On March 31, self-employed Khoo pleaded not guilty to deliberately preventing MBPJ personnel Azizul Azzim Norehan from carrying out his duties at a house in Taman Kanagapuram at 9pm on March 22.
He was charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of two years, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both if convicted.
On March 24, the media reported the police were investigating a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera recording, which went viral, showing an incident of a fight between MBPJ personnel and a man during an operation to capture stray dogs.
Khoo was said to be trying to protect a pack of stray dogs by letting the animals into his premises, prompting a team of dog catchers to try to stop him before a fight broke out.
— Bernama
