Man jailed, whipped for sexually assaulting minor
Judge Hurman Hussain imposed the sentence on Wong Chee Shin, 44, after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 14 (a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
The indictment provides for a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping, upon conviction.
Wong admitted to rub on the 11-year-old victim's thighs at the shop in Penampang on July 13.
The court heard that a CCTV recording showed Wong, who was intoxicated, approach the victim who was sitting on a chair and ask her what she was watching on her cellphone.
Wong then squatted near the victim and put his hand on her thighs. The girl stood up and went to the payment counter to tell his uncle about Wong's act.
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