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Courier claims trial to sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl

The 37-year-old faces two counts of sexual assault allegedly committed against the girl in June and September last year.

Courier claims trial to sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl

A 37-year-old courier has been charged in Kuala Terengganu sessions court with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, according to Berita Harian. The charges, brought under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, carry a potential sentence of up to 20 years' imprisonment and whipping if convicted. The alleged assaults occurred in June and September of 2025 at Kampung Pengkalan Setar, Gelugor Kedai, Kuala Terengganu.

During the court proceedings, the defendant pleaded not guilty to both charges. The court has set bail at RM12,000 with one surety, and scheduled October 12 for the next case mention and document handover.

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