A boutique owner who was featured in a closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording allegedly abusing a woman was today charged in the magistrate’s court in Ipoh with voluntarily causing hurt to his wife.

Chik Foo Keong, 26, however, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to the charge.

He is charged with committing the offence on wife, Amanda Fong Kim Yen, 19, at the Butik Amanda & Co, Ipoh Garden South at 4pm on Aug 23 this year.

The charge carries a maximum jail term of one year or a fine of up to RM2,000 or both, if found guilty.

Magistrate Haslinda Raof set Oct 31 for mention.

Chik is represented by Dexter Mah Kok Leong, Nur Syaira Othman and Hasanuddin Mohd Yusoff, while deputy public prosecutor Nurul Qistini Qamar Abrar prosecuted.

- Bernama