SHAH ALAM, March 3 -- The High Court here has dismissed an application by the parents of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin to quash a child neglect charge linked to their late autistic son.

Judge Roszianayati Ahmad ruled today that the charge against Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf was valid and should stand.

"The charge against the two accused is not flawed. Therefore, this notice application is dismissed," she was quoted saying by Sinar Harian.

The couple's case will proceed to trial as scheduled at the Sessions Court in Petaling Jaya on March 11.

On June 13, 2024, Zaim and Ismanira, both 30, pleaded not guilty to jointly neglecting Zayn Rayyan, 6, in a manner likely to cause him physical harm while under their care.

The alleged...