What is the latest development in the case of the woman charged with assaulting the Sultan of Perak?

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Prosecution Rejects Bid to Withdraw Charge Against Woman Accused of Using Criminal Force on Sultan of Perak

The prosecution has formally rejected a request to withdraw the charge against Nurhaswani Afni Mohamad Zorki, who is accused of using criminal force against the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah. This decision was conveyed during the case mention before Magistrate Norizan Ridzuan, who has scheduled July 6 for further case management. The incident in question occurred on August 31, 2025, at approximately 8:20 AM in front of Dewan Bandaran Ipoh.
Representation for Withdrawal Rejected

A representation was made by Nurhaswani Afni Mohamad Zorki, 41, seeking the withdrawal of the charge. However, Deputy Public Prosecutor Nasrul Hadi Abdul Ghani informed the court that this request has been denied. This rejection means the legal proceedings against Nurhaswani Afni will continue as scheduled.
Previous Plea Rejected Due to Mental State

Previously, on October 8 of last year, the court had rejected Nurhaswani Afni’s guilty plea. This action followed information presented by the prosecution indicating that the accused had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and was considered of unsound mind at the time of the alleged offense. A report from Hospital Bahagia Tanjung Rambutan substantiated these claims.
Court Ordered Psychiatric Observation

In light of the concerns regarding her mental state, Nurhaswani Afni was ordered by the court on September 8, 2025, to undergo psychiatric examination and observation. This evaluation was to take place at Hospital Bahagia for a period of one month, in accordance with Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Details of the Charge

The charge levelled against Nurhaswani Afni is under Section 352 of the Penal Code for using criminal force against Sultan Nazrin Shah. The alleged act involved an attempt to assault His Royal Highness. If convicted under this section, the penalties can include a jail term of up to three months, a fine up to RM1,000, or a combination of both.

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