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Explained: Can a Person Be Charged in a Malaysian Hospital Instead of a Courtroom?

Summary by Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Did you know that an accused person can be charged or face trial while hospitalised in Malaysia, instead of waiting for them to appear in court?Here’s what criminal lawyers told Malay Mail about when and why this can happen:1. Can an accused person be charged in a hospital ward?Short answer: Yes.Senior criminal lawyer Datuk N. Sivananthan confirmed this can be done.“Yes, the ward can be declared as open court and the proce…

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Malay Mail broke the news in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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