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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
KL court jails ex-wushu coach 13 years, orders caning for sexually assaulting 10-year-old
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — A former wushu coach was yesterday sentenced to 13 years in prison and four strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here after being found guilty of committing physical sexual assault against a 10-year-old girl. Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar handed down the sentence after ruling that the defence had failed to raise a reasonable doubt in the case against Gjeblehim Bong Teck Fuu, 34. 'The court imposes a sentence of 13 years' imprisonment from today, along with four strokes of the cane. The accused is also ordered to undergo counselling throughout the imprisonment period and placed under police supervision for three years after completing his sentence,' said the judge. The court then dismissed an application by defence counsel Tharamjit Singh for a stay of execution pending an appeal to the High Court. Bong was charged with committing the offence in his capacity as a person in a position of trust, as the victim's coach, at a premises in Taman Sri Sentosa, Jalan Klang Lama, about 7.30pm on April 13, 2022. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, read together with Section 16(1) of the same Act. Section 14(a) provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and whipping, while Section 16(1) carries a jail term of up to five years and not less than two strokes of the cane, upon conviction. In mitigation, defence counsel Tharamjit Singh urged the court to impose a lenient sentence, citing that the accused had to care for his elderly mother. However, deputy public prosecutor Nur Shakila Mohd Shariff pressed for a heavier sentence, arguing that the offence was serious and had caused lasting psychological trauma to the victim. 'The victim is a child in need of the highest level of legal protection. The accused exploited her vulnerability and trust. As her wushu coach, he was in a position of trust and should have acted as her protector and mentor. 'Instead, he abused that position for his gratification. We urge the court to impose a stiffer sentence to serve as a deterrent and clear warning to others,' she submitted. A total of eight prosecution witnesses and three defence witnesses, including the accused, were called to testify during the trial. — Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Former wushu coach gets 13 years and caning for child sexual assault
KUALA LUMPUR: A former wushu coach has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and four strokes of the cane for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar delivered the verdict after finding the defence failed to raise reasonable doubt in the case against Gjeblehim Bong Teck Fuu, 34. The court ordered the accused to undergo counselling during his imprisonment and placed him under police supervision for three years after his release. Defence counsel Tharamjit Singh's request for a stay of execution pending appeal was dismissed by the court. Bong was charged with committing the offence as the victim's coach at a premises in Taman Sri Sentosa, Jalan Klang Lama, on April 13, 2022. He faced charges under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a maximum 20-year jail term and whipping. Section 16(1) of the same Act imposes a minimum two strokes of the cane and up to five years' imprisonment upon conviction. Tharamjit Singh pleaded for leniency, stating Bong had to care for his elderly mother. Deputy public prosecutor Nur Shakila Mohd Shariff argued for a harsher sentence, citing the severe psychological impact on the victim. She emphasised the accused abused his position of trust as a coach, exploiting the child's vulnerability. Eight prosecution witnesses and three defence witnesses, including the accused, testified during the trial. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Former wushu coach gets 13 years' jail, whipping for sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl
KUALA LUMPUR: A former wushu coach has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and four strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here after being found guilty of committing physical sexual assault against a 10-year-old girl. Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar handed down the sentence after ruling that the defence had failed to raise a reasonable doubt in the case against Gjeblehim Bong Teck Fuu, 34. "The court imposes a sentence of 13 years' imprisonment from today, along with four strokes of the cane. The accused is also ordered to undergo counselling throughout the imprisonment period and placed under police supervision for three years after completing his sentence," said the judge on Thursday (Aug 7). The court then dismissed an application by defence counsel Tharamjit Singh for a stay of execution pending an appeal to the High Court. Bong was charged with committing the offence in his capacity as a person in a position of trust, as the victim's coach, at a premises in Taman Sri Sentosa, Jalan Klang Lama, about 7.30pm on April 13, 2022. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, read together with Section 16(1) of the same Act. Section 14(a) provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and whipping, while Section 16(1) carries a jail term of up to five years and not less than two strokes of the cane, upon conviction. In mitigation, defence counsel Tharamjit Singh urged the court to impose a lenient sentence, citing that the accused had to care for his elderly mother. However, deputy public prosecutor Nur Shakila Mohd Shariff pressed for a heavier sentence, arguing that the offence was serious and had caused lasting psychological trauma to the victim. "The victim is a child in need of the highest level of legal protection. The accused exploited her vulnerability and trust. As her wushu coach, he was in a position of trust and should have acted as her protector and mentor. "Instead, he abused that position for his gratification. We urge the court to impose a stiffer sentence to serve as a deterrent and clear warning to others," she submitted. A total of eight prosecution witnesses and three defence witnesses, including the accused, were called to testify during the trial. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
Former Wushu Coach Sentenced To 13 Years And Caning For Sexual Assault
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- A former wushu coach was today sentenced to 13 years in prison and four strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here after being found guilty of committing physical sexual assault against a 10-year-old girl. Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar handed down the sentence after ruling that the defence had failed to raise a reasonable doubt in the case against Gjeblehim Bong Teck Fuu, 34. "The court imposes a sentence of 13 years' imprisonment from today, along with four strokes of the cane. The accused is also ordered to undergo counselling throughout the imprisonment period and placed under police supervision for three years after completing his sentence," said the judge. The court then dismissed an application by defence counsel Tharamjit Singh for a stay of execution pending an appeal to the High Court. Bong was charged with committing the offence in his capacity as a person in a position of trust, as the victim's coach, at a premises in Taman Sri Sentosa, Jalan Klang Lama, about 7.30 pm on April 13, 2022. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, read together with Section 16(1) of the same Act. Section 14(a) provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and whipping, while Section 16(1) carries a jail term of up to five years and not less than two strokes of the cane, upon conviction. In mitigation, defence counsel Tharamjit Singh urged the court to impose a lenient sentence, citing that the accused had to care for his elderly mother. However, deputy public prosecutor Nur Shakila Mohd Shariff pressed for a heavier sentence, arguing that the offence was serious and had caused lasting psychological trauma to the victim.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Ex-national wushu athlete jailed 13 years for sexually assaulting student
This is the second conviction for Gjeblehim Bong. He is currently serving a jail term for another sexual assault case also involving a child. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : A wushu coach was today sentenced to 13 years in jail for sexually assaulting one of his students three years ago. Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar handed down the sentence on Gjeblehim Bong after ruling that the defence failed to raise a reasonable doubt to the prosecution's case. She also ordered him to be whipped four times. The court instructed Bong to attend counselling sessions while serving his prison sentence, as well as to be placed under the police's supervision for three years after his release. Bong had touched his then 10-year-old female student's breast at the Dong Wu Academy, Jalan Klang Lama, on April 13, 2022. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act, which provides for a maximum jail term of 20 years if found guilty. Bong is currently serving a jail term for another sexual assault case also involving a child. Lawyer Tharamjit Singh represented Bong while deputy public prosecutor Nur Shakila Shariff appeared for the prosecution. Bong, a Sarawakian, was a former national wushu exponent who represented Malaysia at the 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.
