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South China Morning Post
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Malaysian pop star Naim Daniel ‘committed to clear name' after sexual assault charge
Malaysian singer and actor was charged on Tuesday for the alleged sexual assault of an underaged girl, a crime that carries up to 20 years in jail and caning if convicted. Naim Daniel, who shot to fame with his 2022 hit single Sumpah (Swear) – which has reached 42 million views on YouTube – is accused of sexually assaulting the 17-year-old victim on May 19 at a hotel in Petaling Jaya district, just outside the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The 28-year-old's charge comes after weeks of speculation over his involvement in the alleged crime, following revelations by the police on June 4 that a celebrity had been arrested in connection with the case. Malaysian law recognises individuals aged 18 as adults, while 16 is the age of consent. Naim, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, pleaded not guilty. He was released on 12,000 ringgit (US$2,800) bail and instructed to hand over his passport to the court. Naim Daniel shot to fame with his 2022 hit single Sumpah. Instagram/@naimdanielx 'I am committed to giving my full cooperation to clear my name,' Naim told reporters outside the court after the hearing.
Malay Mail
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Singer Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge involving teenager
PUTRAJAYA, June 17 — Singer Naim Daniel pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in May. Naim Daniel, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Datin M Kunasundary in a closed-door proceeding. He is accused of committing the offence against the teenager at a hotel in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, at 8.56 am on May 19. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792), which carries a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment and caning, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Izzah Shaharuddin appeared for the prosecution, while Naim Daniel was represented by counsels Mohd Irwan Sumadi and Datuk Amirul Ridzuan Hanif. The court subsequently allowed bail at RM12,000 with one surety and ordered the accused to surrender his passport to the court. The case has been fixed for mention on August 18. On June 4, the media reported that a well-known actor and singer had been arrested by police over allegations of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a hotel in Selangor. —Bernama
The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Singer Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to teen sexual assault
PUTRAJAYA: Singer Naim Daniel pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in May. Naim Daniel, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Datin M Kunasundary in a closed-door proceeding. He is accused of committing the offence against the teenager at a hotel in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, at 8.56 am on May 19. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792), which carries a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment and caning, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Izzah Shaharuddin appeared for the prosecution, while Naim Daniel was represented by counsels Mohd Irwan Sumadi and Datuk Amirul Ridzuan Hanif. The court subsequently allowed bail at RM12,000 with one surety and ordered the accused to surrender his passport to the court. The case has been fixed for mention on August 18. On June 4, the media reported that a well-known actor and singer had been arrested by police over allegations of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a hotel in Selangor.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge against teenager
PUTRAJAYA: Singer Naim Daniel pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in May. Naim Daniel, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Datin M Kunasundary in a closed-door proceeding. He is accused of committing the offence against the teenager at a hotel in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, at 8.56 am on May 19. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792), which carries a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment and caning, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Izzah Shaharuddin appeared for the prosecution, while Naim Daniel was represented by counsels Mohd Irwan Sumadi and Datuk Amirul Ridzuan Hanif. The court subsequently allowed bail at RM12,000 with one surety and ordered the accused to surrender his passport to the court. The case has been fixed for mention on August 18. On June 4, the media reported that a well-known actor and singer had been arrested by police over allegations of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a hotel in Selangor.
