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The Star
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actor-singer Naim Daniel denies sex with minor
Day in court: Naim (middle) speaking to the press after the proceedings, outside the Sessions Court in Putrajaya. — Bernama PUTRAJAYA: Singer and actor Naim Daniel, who has been charged with sexual assault, vows to clear his name in court. The 28-year-old, whose full name is Muhammad Na'im Daniel Baharin, pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here yesterday to a charge of sexually assaulting an underaged girl. In the closed door proceedings, Na'im claimed trial to a charge of sexually assaulting the 17-year-old teenager at a hotel in Jalan Harapan, Petaling Jaya, at 8.56pm on May 19. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act, which provides for a maximum 20 years' imprisonment and also liable for whipping, if convicted. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Izzah Shaharuddin offered bail at RM15,000 with conditions. She asked the court to impose an order for the accused to surrender his passport and not to harass the prosecution witnesses in any way. Sessions Court judge M. Kunasundary fixed bail at RM12,000 in one surety and allowed the prosecution's application on additional conditions. He ordered the accused to surrender his passport and for Na'im not to come near the witnesses. The case is fixed for mention on Aug 18. Na'im paid the bail. Speaking to the press after the proceedings ended, Na'im asked for no interference in the case and that he was leaving it to the justice system. 'I have just been charged with a serious allegation. 'I know there are a lot of questions and that this is shocking but I do not wish to comment further,' he said. Na'im is known for his roles in the TV series Projek: High Council, Lelaki Lingkungan Cinta and I.D. In 2020, he won for Best Song at the 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu.
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Na'im Daniel claims trial for sexual offence charge
PUTRAJAYA: Singer and actor Na'im Daniel has pleaded not guilty in a Sessions Court to a charge of a sexual offence against a 17-year-old. The celebrity, whose real name is Muhammad Na'im Daniel Baharin, entered his plea before Sessions Court judge M. Kunasundary in a closed-door proceeding on Tuesday (June 17). According to the charge sheet, Na'im allegedly sexually assaulted the 17-year-old girl at a hotel on Jalan Harapan, Petaling Jaya, at 8.56pm on May 19. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and whipping, if convicted. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Izzah Shaharuddin offered bail at RM15,000 with additional conditions. She requested the court to order the accused to surrender his passport and not to harass prosecution witnesses. The court set bail at RM12,000 with one surety and accepted the prosecution's additional conditions. Judge Kunasundary ordered the accused to surrender his passport and instructed Na'im not to approach the witnesses. The case is set for mention on August 18. Na'im paid the bail. The 28-year-old is known for his roles in TV series such as "Projek: High Council", "Lelaki Lingkungan Cinta", and "I.D". In 2020, his song "Sumpah" won the Best Song award at the 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu.
