‘Datuk’ army veteran claims trial to outraging female caddy’s modesty
Yahya Hashim is accused of committing the offence against the 20-year-old victim at the Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club.
A 68-year-old army veteran with a Datuk title, Yahya Hashim, appeared in the Ayer Keroh magistrates court in Melaka, charged with outraging the modesty of a 20-year-old female golf caddy. The incident allegedly took place at the Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club on August 25, between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm. Upon charge reading, Yahya claimed trial, and the court ordered him to be held in custody with a bail amount of RM2,500.
Deputy public prosecutor Syauqi Mardia Baharudin proposed a higher bail of RM5,000 and requested the court to prevent Yahya from harassing the victim at her workplace. Lawyer Melvin Tay argued for a lower bail amount, citing his client's retired status, lack of fixed income, living with his wife, and undergoing prostate treatment. The court fixed the next mention for September 28.
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