Why was a businessman fined RM1,500 for slapping a woman?

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A Businessman Was Fined RM1,500 for Voluntarily Causing Hurt

A businessman, Nik Aswan Nik Abdul Aziz, 40, was fined RM1,500 by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate Court for voluntarily causing hurt to another businesswoman, Nur Faizha Asmaa’ Hussin, 29. The court also ordered Nik Aswan to pay RM3,000 in damages to the victim. He pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which pertains to voluntarily causing hurt.
Details of the Incident

The physical altercation occurred on July 18 at Cafe WP Sdn Bhd, located on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. The incident was triggered by a business disagreement. According to the facts presented, Nur Faizha Asmaa’ Hussin had initially approached Nik Aswan for a business agreement but withdrew her commitment at the last minute.
The Accused's Actions

Nik Aswan became dissatisfied with the victim's change of mind. He also claimed that the victim had sat on his bag. In response to these grievances, Nik Aswan proceeded to scold the victim, slap her on the left cheek, and attempt to strangle her.
Evidence and Plea

The entire sequence of events was captured on CCTV footage within the cafe. Faced with the evidence and the charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code, Nik Aswan chose to plead guilty. The section carries a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. Nik Aswan paid the RM1,500 fine, avoiding a two-month jail sentence in default.

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