A 68-year-old man in Miri, Malaysia, was sentenced to eight years in prison for slashing a 20-year-old with a machete. The senior citizen, Raga Pantau, pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 326 of the Penal Code. The judge considered his guilty plea, which saved court time and costs, but emphasized the seriousness of the offence. The attack occurred behind a mini mart on August 2nd. Raga was spared caning due to his age.
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