Sungai Siput:The Sessions Court has ordered a psychiatric assessment for a man who pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder and rape. Marwan Mohd Nor, aged 38, is to undergo evaluation at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Tanjung Rambutan.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Judge Nuur Hafiedzah Md Daud invoked Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code for this decision after noting Marwan's demeanor during his guilty plea. Marwan admitted to attempting to murder and rape a 20-year-old woman, requesting the court to impose the maximum sentence for the rape charge.

The attempted murder charge alleges that Marwan attacked the woman, causing injuries near the Felda Lasah-Lintang road at Lubuk Kelah Lintang in Sungai Siput around 11.20 pm on November 3. This charge is framed under Section 307(1) of the Penal Code, which can result in a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine.

The second charge involves raping and injuring the victim at the same location, with the charge under Section 376(2)(a) of the Penal Code, which dictates a jail term ranging from 10 to 30 years and whipping if convicted.

Prosecuting officer Inspector Nor A'in Ahmad of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) requested a date for submitting the case facts and sentencing. The court set December 21 for the next mention of the case and the submission of Marwan's psychiatric report.