February 20, 2009 Friday
Updated
Feb 20, 2009
MP's attack case adjourned
By Elena Chong
Ong Kah Chua (centre) was back in court on Friday after a week's remand at Ang Mo Kio police station. -- PHOTO: ZAOBAO

THE case of a former cabby accused of grievously hurting Yio Chu Kang MP Seng Han Thong has been adjourned for a pre-trial conference.

Ong Kah Chua, 70, was back in court on Friday after a week's remand at Ang Mo Kio police station.

Before that, he was remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for psychiatric assessment.

He first appeared in court on Jan 12, a day after allegedly torching Mr Seng and Mr Aw Chui Seng, a temple chairman, at a community event at Yio Chu Kang Community Club on Jan 11.

At his latest court appearance, the prosecution said it was still waiting for the victim's medical report and required a further two weeks.

A pre-trial conference will be held on March 4.

If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to 15 years and a fine on each charge.

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