A Malaysian soldier previously accused of assaulting a female driver in Senawang is now facing an additional charge for allegedly damaging her vehicle, according to Berita Harian and Free Malaysia Today.
He was earlier charged for allegedly punching the woman after her car collided with his wife and young daughter.
Authorities have now brought forward a second charge, accusing him of causing damage to the front door of the victim’s Perodua Axia during the same incident.
On Apr. 9, 2025, 35-year-old Abdul Hafiz Abu Bakar claimed trial at the Seremban Magistrate’s Court for allegedly damaging the front door of the victim’s Perodua Axia during the altercation on Mar. 29.
This comes after he was previously charged with assaulting the same woman by punching her in the head.
The incident reportedly happened after the victim’s car hit Abdul Hafiz’s wife and 7-year-old daughter, who were crossing the road. Both sustained minor injuries, but things escalated when the soldier allegedly took matters into his own hands.
Charged under Penal Code Section 427
The damage-related offence falls under Section 427 of the Penal Code. If found guilty, he could be jailed between 1 and 5 years, fined, or both.
Prosecutors requested bail to be set at RM8,000, but Abdul Hafiz’s lawyer from the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) argued that he was supporting two young children and an unemployed wife.
The magistrate eventually granted bail at RM2,000 with one surety.
The court has fixed May 19 for the next mention of the case, the same date as his previous charge.
