Kuala lumpur: A Cambodian man pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here to two charges of using criminal force and abusive words against two airline staff. Lin Weida, 41, a travel agent, made the plea before Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman after both charges were read out in Mandarin by an interpreter. However, the court fixed sentencing for tomorrow as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the first charge against Lin involved using criminal force against Batik Air security officer Sheikh Muhammad Syafiq Sh Khalid at the Satellite Building of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 7.50 pm on September 28. The charge, under Section 352 of the Penal Code, carries a maximum sentence of three months’ jail, a fine of RM1,000, or both, upon conviction.

For the second charge, Lin was accused of using abusive words against Batik Air cabin crew member Yuszai Yusof on the same day at about 5.20 pm on board flight OD606 from Hong Kong to KLIA Terminal 1. This charge is framed under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, which carries a maximum fine of RM100.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Norfarhanim Abdul Halim prosecuted, while Lin was unrepresented in court. The charges highlight the legal consequences of disruptive behavior on airlines, emphasizing the importance of maintaining civility and respect in public settings.