Lelaki 76 tahun gagal rayu sabitan rogol kanak-kanak

The 76-year-old man's appeal to reduce his 15-year prison sentence for raping an eight-year-old girl in 2018 has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. In Putrajaya, a unanimous three-judge panel, led by Judge Noorin Badaruddin, ruled that there is no reason to overturn the High Court's decision to maintain the sentence against Ramli Mat.

Judge Noorin, alongside Judges Radzi Abdul Hamid and Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid, stated that the court's ruling remains unchanged. Ramli, who was a beneficiary and destitute at the time, committed the offense against the victim at an address in Arau, Perlis, between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm on December 17, 2018, when he was 69 years old.

In February of the previous year, the Sessions Court sentenced him to 15 years and four months in prison, as prescribed by law for sexual offenders. Ramli, who had previously been released on continuous bail while awaiting trial, began serving his prison sentence last year. Deputy Public Prosecutor Eyu Ghim Siang argued that the victim, who was 12 at the time, clearly identified Ramli as the perpetrator, and her testimony was supported by medical findings.

He emphasized that the defense's only claim was denial. However, attorney Norharniza Rusli contended there was doubt about Ramli's actual involvement in the act, arguing that medical evidence alone is insufficient to prove he was the perpetrator. He also requested the court to reduce the sentence, taking into account Ramli's advanced age.

Eyu also requested the panel to uphold the prison sentence, which she felt was in line with current sentencing trends for similar offenses. She further informed the court that Ramli could be exempt from the sentence if he is found medically unfit when it is to be carried out, or if a special application is filed with the court later.