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Malay Mail
7 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Kuching court sentences father to 12 years, orders four strokes of the cane for trafficking 10-year-old daughter to friend
KUCHING, May 30 — The Sessions Court here yesterday sentenced a 48-year-old man to 12 years in prison and four strokes of the cane for allowing his 10-year-old daughter to be sexually abused by his friend in exchange for RM160. Judge Iris Awen Jon handed down the sentence after finding the accused guilty at the end of the defence case. He was charged under Section 31(1)(b) of the Child Act 2001, punishable under Section 31 of the same Act, read together with Section 16 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. In addition to the jail term and caning, the court also ordered the accused to undergo rehabilitation counselling and to be placed under police supervision for two years after completing his sentence. He committed the offence at a house in Matang in 2021. Based on the facts of the case, the victim was sent by her father to his friend's house in Matang and left her there. The accused's friend raped her inside the bathroom before the father returned to pick her up. The victim also saw her father receiving RM160 in cash from the friend. At school in 2022, the victim told a teacher about the unfortunate incident before a police report was lodged. The accused was subsequently arrested, and investigations revealed that he had sent his daughter to his friend's house for sex trafficking. The trial saw eight prosecution witnesses and two defence witnesses. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Public Prosecutors Ruvinasini Pandian and Aiman Mutallib Mohammad Shariff, while the accused was represented by a council. — The Borneo Post * If you are experiencing sexual violence, the following hotlines offer free and confidential support: Talian Kasih at 15999 or WhatsApp 019-2615999 (24/7); All Women's Action Society at 016-2374221/016-2284221 (9.30am-5.30pm); and Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) at 03-30008858 or SMS/WhatsApp TINA 018-9888058 (24/7) * If you suspect child abuse, call the following hotlines for free and confidential support: Talian Kasih at 15999 or WhatsApp 019-2615999 (24/7); Talian BuddyBear at 1800-18-2327(BEAR) (noon-midnight daily); and One Crisis Centre (24/7) Wilayah Persekutuan at 03-26155555 (Kuala Lumpur General Hospital), 03-61454333 (Sungai Buloh Hospital) or 03-83124200 (Putrajaya Hospital).
Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Father jailed 12 years, caned for trafficking 10-year-old daughter in Kuching
Based on the facts of the case, the victim was sent by his father to his friend's house in Matang and left her there. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (May 29): The Sessions Court here today sentenced a 48-year-old man to 12 years in prison and four strokes of the cane for allowing his 10-year-old daughter to be sexually abused by his friend in exchange for RM160. Judge Iris Awen Jon handed down the sentence after finding the accused guilty at the end of the defence case. He was charged under Section 31(1)(b) of the Child Act 2001, punishable under Section 31 of the same Act, read together with Section 16 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. In addition to the jail term and caning, the court also ordered the accused to undergo rehabilitation counselling and to be placed under police supervision for two years after completing his sentence. He committed the offence at a house in Matang in 2021. Based on the facts of the case, the victim was sent by his father to his friend's house in Matang and left her there. The accused's friend raped her inside the bathroom before the father returned to pick her up. The victim also saw his father receive RM160 in cash from the friend. At school, the victim told a teacher about the unfortunate incident before a police report was lodged. The accused was subsequently arrested, and investigations revealed that he had sent his child to his friend's house for sex trafficking. The trial saw eight prosecution witnesses and two defence witnesses. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Public Prosecutors Ruvinasini Pandian and Aiman Mutallib Mohammad Shariff, while the accused was represented by a council. daighter father jail Kuching sex-trafficking
Borneo Post
06-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Serian farmer admits sexually assaulting six-year-old daughter with his fingers
Police personnel escort the accused in the Kuching Court Complex. KUCHING (May 6): A paddy farmer from Serian pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to sexually assaulting his six-year-old daughter using his fingers. The 34-year-old man entered his guilty plea when charged under Section 377CA of the Penal Code before Judge Iris Awen Jon. The Section provides for an imprisonment term of between five and 30 years, as well as caning upon conviction. Iris fixed May 13 for further mention to enable the prosecution to submit exhibits and ordered for the farmer to be further remanded pending the date. The offence was committed at a house in Serian around 12.20am on April 21. It is understood that the complainant, who is the accused's wife, was changing their daughter's clothes while the child slept. Moments later, the victim appeared startled upon waking and did not behave normally. Concerned by the victim's condition, the complainant conducted a physical check and discovered redness around the child's genital area. The complainant suspected the child had been sexually assaulted and filed a police report, leading to a medical examination at Serian Hospital and further police action. According to the police report, the victim had informed her mother that 'Ada Daddy kacau saya pakai tangan (Daddy disturbed me with his hand),' while pointing towards her private area. An examination by a clinical specialist from the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Serian Hospital revealed a recent tear in the child's hymen. It is understood that the accused will also face charges in the Serian Magistrates' Court under Section 292 of the Penal Code for possessing obscene material on his mobile phone. Deputy public prosecutor Mohamad Aiman Mutallib Mohamad Shariff appeared for the prosecution, while the accused did not have legal counsel.
