GISB case: Charity home director charged with sexual abuse of 13-year-old

BUTTERWORTH: A supervisor employed at a center affiliated to GISB Sdn Bhd will be charged with sexual abuse in the Sessions Court on Monday (Oct 14).

Muhammad Miqdam Muhammad Amir pleaded not guilty to the charges read to him by Sessions Judge Zulhazmi Abdullah.

He is accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old by touching the child’s private parts two years ago in Rumah Jagaan Harapan Al Mahabbah, Jalan Bagan Buaya, Bagan Buaya in Nibong Tebal.

The crime allegedly occurred on July 11, 2022 around noon in a dorm room at the center.

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The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and flogging on conviction, under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act 2017.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Wan Amira Ruzaini Wan Abdul Razak led the case.

Lawyer Naqieya Zulkernain of the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK), representing the defendant, requested a lower bail, citing the defendant’s unstable income and responsibility for his ailing father.

Judge Zulhazmi granted bail of RM5,000 with one surety and ordered the accused to report to the nearest police station once a month and not to intimidate the victim and witnesses.

The court fixed November 14 for mention and filing of documents.