Previously, it was reported that an 18-year-old student was suspected of sexually assaulting a younger boy at a tahfiz centre in Hulu Langat and was later arrested by police.
Bukit Aman’s D11 (Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division) Principal Assistant Director, Senior Assistant Commissioner Siti Kamsiah Hassan, confirmed they had received a police report from the victim’s father, claiming the teen had committed indecent acts against his son.
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He was placed on a good behaviour bond
According to Harian Metro, the accused was ordered by the Magistrate’s Court to be bound over for good behaviour over charges of sexually assaulting the child of a staff member at the religious learning centre last year.
Magistrate Normaizan Rahim issued the order against the juvenile offender, who was 17 at the time and also a student at the same institution, after reviewing a character report submitted by the Social Welfare Department (JKM).
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According to the charge, the teenager was accused of committing three acts of sexual assault with sexual intent against a 13-year-old boy at the tahfiz hostel around 2:30 PM in mid-April last year.
He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment and whipping.
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“The court must consider the lasting trauma the victim suffered”
In addition to the good behaviour bond, the court ordered the accused to attend an interactive workshop organised by the Social Welfare Department (JKM), accompanied by his parents, and to ensure he does not repeat the offence during the bond period.
He must remain offence-free for two years and was also required to post a RM3,000 bond with one surety for the same duration.
Meanwhile, Deputy Public Prosecutor Norhidayah Abdullah Sani said after the proceedings that the prosecution had sought a deterrent sentence, citing the importance of public interest and the emotional trauma endured by the victim.
“The victim was only 13 years and eight months old at the time. The court must take into account the lasting psychological impact this incident has had on him,” she said.
