A 37-year-old civil servant found himself in hot water after being accused of making an inappropriate request to a 23-year-old intern which was that he allegedly asked her to shave his pubic hair. The incident reportedly happened at a government office on April 4.
Mohamad Aznee Osman showed up at the magistrates’ court today and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He stood calmly in the dock, dressed in a black jacket and grey trousers, as the charge was read out before Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhamad Dan.
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If convicted under Section 509 of the Penal Code, he could face up to five years in jail, a fine, or both.
During the hearing, the prosecution proposed bail at RM5,000. However, a rep from the National Legal Aid Foundation stepped in, asking for a lower amount, citing Aznee’s financial struggles. He earns RM2,000 a month, is the sole breadwinner, and has three kids, one of whom is disabled.
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The magistrate agreed to set bail at RM2,500 with one surety and issued a stern warning: no harassing witnesses, especially the victim, or bail could be revoked.
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