Ampang: A trader was slapped with a maximum fine of RM500 by the Ampang Magistrate’s Court today for failing to take his critically injured friend to a hospital, resulting in the victim’s death. Magistrate Amalina Basirah Md Top meted out the fine on Oon Tien Yue, 37, who then paid the fine.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Oon was charged with acting negligently by endangering a human life in not seeking treatment for his friend, e-hailing driver Law Mun How, also 37, who was critically injured. The offence took place at a house in Pandan Perdana, Ampang, from June 20 to June 22. The charge, under Section 336 of the Penal Code, carries a maximum jail sentence of three months or a fine of up to RM500, or both upon conviction.

Based on the facts of the case, Law was believed to have been assaulted and had been sleeping in a car in front of Oon’s house for a week since June 14. On June 20, Oon brought Law into the house but left him in the living room without seeking any medical treatment. The investigation concluded that Oon was negligent in leaving Law to die.

Deputy Public Prosecutor M. Ramanathan Alias Ashwin appeared for the prosecution, while Oon was unrepresented.