Security guard pleads not guilty to rape of 15-year-old girl, injuring three other children in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — A security guard pleaded not guilty in the magistrate’s court today to charges of raping and sexually assaulting his 15-year-old daughter.

The 40-year-old man was accused of raping the girl at a public housing estate in Sri Kota, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras here, from December 2023 to February this year.

The charge was framed under Section 376 (3) of the Penal Code, which carries a prison term of up to 30 years and a maximum of 10 strokes of the cane upon conviction.

He was also charged under section 14(b) of the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act 2017 for committing a physical sexual assault on the girl at the same location at 11am on February 14 of This year.

He faces a prison term of up to 20 years and is liable to whipping if convicted.

Judge Siti Aminah Ghazali did not allow the accused to be released on bail and fixed the date of October 29 to be mentioned.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Atiqa Nazihah Azmi appeared for the prosecution while the accused was unrepresented.

The man was also charged in the Magistrates’ Court with intentionally causing harm to his three other children, aged 11, 13 and 16, at the same location between 11am and 8pm on October 14 this year.

The charge was framed under Section 323 of the Penal Code, read with Section 326A of the same Act, which provides for imprisonment of up to one year or fine of up to to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction.

Magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim granted bail of RM6,000 to the accused with one surety and fixed January 13 next year for mention.

She also ordered the man not to approach the victims and witnesses, to report to the police station and to surrender his passport to the court.

The prosecution was led by Deputy Prosecutor Nursyuhada Husna Sulaiman while the accused was represented by lawyer Edwin Tomas of the National Legal Aid Foundation. — Bernama

*If you are a victim of sexual violence, the following helplines offer free and confidential support: Talian Kasih on 15999 or WhatsApp 019-2615999 (24/7); All Women’s Action Society at 016-2374221/016-2284221 (9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.); and Women’s Aid Organization (WAO) at 03-30008858 or SMS/WhatsApp TINA 018-9888058 (24/7)

*If you suspect child abuse, call the following helplines for free and confidential assistance: Talian Kasih on 15999 or WhatsApp 019-2615999 (24/7); Talian BuddyBear at 1800-18-2327(BEAR) (noon to midnight daily); and One Crisis Center (24/7) Wilayah Persekutuan at 03-26155555 (Kuala Lumpur General Hospital), 03-61454333 (Sungai Buloh Hospital) or 03-83124200 (Putrajaya Hospital).