KUALA LUMPUR: A petty trader was sentenced to five months’ jail for threatening his father that he would burn down their home if he did not buy him a burger and return home fast.

       Magistrate Nur Hafizah Rajuni sentenced Mohammad Adib Akmal Mohd Sauffi, 29, after he pleaded guilty to committing the offence at their house in Taman Bolton, Batu Caves, Selangor at 10pm on Monday.

       The accused was ordered to serve the jail sentence from the day of his of arrest, which was Tuesday, reported Bernama.

       The charge under Section 506 of the Penal Code provides for a jail term of up to seven years or a fine or both, upon conviction.

       According to the facts of the case, the 65-year-old father was out buying food when he received a call from the accused asking him to buy him (accused) a burger and then to return home immediately or he would burn down their home.

       In mitigation, the accused asked for a light sentence as he was earning a monthly income of only RM1,000 as a petty trader.