PETALING JAYA, Oct 13 — A businessman was sentenced to six months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today for assaulting his former girlfriend, causing injuries to her eyes and body, two years ago.

Magistrate Amira Sariaty Zainal imposed the sentence on Hoh Peng Onn, 47, after the defence failed to raise reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case.

“The court orders that the prison sentence take effect from the date of conviction today. The accused must also pay RM5,000 in compensation to the victim, taking into account the trauma, injuries and emotional distress she suffered,” Amira Sariaty said.

The court also ordered that Hoh serve an additional two months in jail if he failed to pay the compensation today.