Kota Kinabalu: A 49-year-old man pleaded guilty before Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan on Friday to sexually assaulting his 12-year-old niece at her home in Kampung Bolong Baru, Tuaran, in March this year.
The offence is charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction.
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Deputy Public Prosecutor DK Afiqah Alya requested phased sentencing, citing the accused’s relationship with the victim, and proposed bail of RM10,000 with two local sureties.
The accused is also required to report monthly to the nearest police station.
In a separate case involving the same victim, an 18-year-old man pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the minor in April this year.
He is charged under Section 376 of the Penal Code, which also provides for up to 20 years’ imprisonment and whipping.
The prosecution requested bail of RM10,000 with two local sureties and asked the court to prohibit the accused from interfering with the prosecution witness.
Both cases were fixed for mention on Feb 20 next year due to pending documents.
