Ex-teacher charged with 17 counts of sexually assaulting 7 schoolgirls
Zaidi Abbas is accused of committing the offences while holding a position of trust as a teacher.
A retired teacher, Zaidi Abbas, who is physically disabled, appeared in court today to plead not guilty to 17 charges of sexually assaulting seven female students aged 13 to 15. The alleged incidents occurred between May 2024 and July 7 last year at a secondary school in Langkap, along with other locations in the surrounding area.
Prosecutors claim the offences took place in a special room, the school canteen, a vehicle, and during a journey back from Teluk Intan, all of which violate Section 14(a) and Section 16(1) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. If convicted, Abbas could face a maximum of 20 years in prison, alongside additional penalties.
His defense attorney requested a significantly reduced bail amount, citing his financial obligations to support his family. The judge ultimately granted Abbas bail of RM40,000, with additional conditions to prevent intimidating the victims and to report to the police station monthly until the case is finalized.
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