b) the presence of a parent or Guardian during trialSection 88 (1) of Act 611 provides that if a child is accused of any offence, the Court for children shall order that mother and father of the child to appear to court unless the Court is satisfied that it is not practical to requires their presence. The provision requires the parents or guardians appear in court during the trial is a mandatory provision. This has been explained in the case of Sia Yik Hung v Public Prosecutor. [18] in this case, the High Court ruled that the failure of the Magistrate to call parents to court while it is needed in accordance with section 9 of the juvenile courts act is a "failure of justice". According to the Court, the words "and shall" is mandatory provisions. [19]However, the Court for children have the power to order the parents or guardians of the child out of the Court. This situation may occur when the Court felt that such an order is necessary in the interests of the child. [20] for parents or guardians who fail to presenting themselves at the children's Court when they are required to do so is an offence and may be liable to a fine not exceeding RM 5,000.00 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both
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