A FORMER kindergarten teacher was charged in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today with injuring a boy, leaving bruises on his shoulders, last month.

Loh Ke Xuan, 22, claimed trial after the charge was read to her before judge Nor Hasniah Ab Razak.

Loh is accused of committing the offence on the boy, aged six years and 11 months, at a kindergarten in Jalan Sri Hartamas 2, between 8am and 5.30pm last September 2.

Under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, Loh faces a fine not exceeding RM50,000, a maximum 20 years’ jail or both.

The court allowed Loh bail of RM12,000 with one surety, and ordered her not to harass the victim. The case is fixed for mention on November 24.

Deputy public prosecutor Noorhani Muhmmed Ayub prosecuted while Loh was represented by Sarah Wong. – Bernama, October 18, 2021.