Man charged with raping daughter in Batu Gajah

The Star

4 days ago

IPOH: A retired army personnel has been charged with raping and sexually harassing his daughter in Batu Gajah.
The 45-year-old claimed trial after being read the charges under Section 376 (3) of the Penal Code and Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act before Sessions Court Judge J. Jean Sharmila here on Wednesday (July 16).
In the first charge, the accused was said to have committed physical sexual harassment on his then 12-year-old daughter in a house in Batu Gajah sometime in mid-December last year at about 2.30pm.
In the second charge, the man was accused of raping the victim in the same house some time in mid-December last year at about 11.30pm.
In the third charge, the man was said to have committed physical sexual harassment on the victim in the living room of the house in January this year between 2.30pm and 8.30pm.
Deputy public prosecutor Qurratu'aini Khalifah said the victim is the accused's third child among six siblings, all of whom were students.
Qurratu'aini also told the court that the victim had been pregnant during the incident, but was unsure how long she was due.
When pleading for a lower bail, lawyer Muhammad Farhan Ahmad Fadzil stated that the accused relies on his monthly pension of approximately RM1,800.
He stated that the accused's wife was not working and that he was taking care of their children.
"The accused, who stays in the same house as the victim, will also find another place to stay if allowed bail," he said.
Jean Sharmila set bail at RM21,000 with one surety and Aug 18 for mention.
She also ordered the accused not to disturb the victim or witnesses and to report to the nearest police station every month.