In the case of a woman scalding a man with Down Syndrome, the defendant, Oo Saw Kee, admitted to pouring hot water on the victim, A. Solairaj, inside an elevator in an apartment complex. Judge Azah, considering the severity of the incident, sentenced the defendant to 10 years in prison and fined her RM 6000.

Oo Saw Kee, the defendant, was escorted to the Balik Pulau courthouse today by police truck to face charges.

Upon exiting the police vehicle, Oo Saw Kee walked calmly to the courthouse detention area, about 100 meters away, showing composure throughout, without any attempt to conceal herself from the media.

In court, Oo Saw Kee was charged with using scalding hot water on Solairaj, an Indian male, around 9:20 a.m. on April 19th, inside one of the elevators at the Bayan Lepas I-park apartment complex, causing injuries to the victim.

The aforementioned act violated Section 326 of the Penal Code (causing grievous hurt to others), which upon conviction, carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to 20 years and/or a fine or caning.

After the court interpreter read out the charges, the defendant was asked if she pleaded guilty, to which she promptly admitted guilt.

As the defendant had not appointed legal representation, she was represented by an on-site legal aid representative, Liew Kek Chang, for the defence.

Liew Kek Chang, in his plea for leniency for the defendant, stated that she is 39 years old, single, and currently employed as a salesperson, earning about RM 1500 per month.

He mentioned that the defendant expressed remorse for her actions and acknowledged them in court, which saved court time, and hoped for the lowest possible punishment.

Prosecutor Mohamad Nordin stated that the video of the defendant scalding the victim with hot water went viral on social media, causing significant public outcry. He also pointed out that the victim did not provoke the defendant and did not interact with her in any way when entering the elevator before the incident.

He emphasized that although the victim is a person with disabilities, they are entitled to the same rights as everyone else, and society should respect individuals with disabilities.

"The victim suffered burns covering 6% of his body, resulting in both physical and far-reaching psychological effects," he added.

He urged the judge to impose a severe sentence on the defendant to serve as a deterrent and educate society.

After careful consideration, Judge Azah pronounced the defendant's actions as cruel and devoid of humanity, especially considering that the victim did not provoke her. The judgment not only punishes the defendant but also serves as a reminder to society not to repeat such acts against people with disabilities.

Judge Azah sentenced the defendant to 10 years in prison and fined her RM 6000, with a 12-month imprisonment term in case of failure to pay the fine.