BUKIT MERTAJAM: The counsel representing seven men charged with locking a debtor in a metal cage last year has asked the court for a postponement of their trial.
K. Saravana Kumar made the request because he was not able to obtain documents relevant to the case.
Magistrate M. Mageswary then fixed Aug 13 for the hearing.
All seven men pleaded not guilty.
Ng Booi Muah, 48; Lai Boon Teong, 35; Khaw Chee Beng, 28; Huan Hann Shii, 39; Khoor Soon Kiang, 29; Low Yee Piau, 28; and Tan Chee Chong, 31; have been charged with locking businessman Tan Teik Siang, 50, in a metal cage for two hours for failing to pay his debts.
They were alleged to have committed the offence at a double-storey house in Taman Jambu Mawar in Bukit Mertajam at about 3pm on Aug 13.
Deputy public prosecutor Iza Mohamad prosecuted.
