Retired teacher claims trial to 17 charges of physical sexual assault on seven students in Teluk Intan
TELUK INTAN, Nov 13 — A retired teacher pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to 17 charges of physi...
Zaidi Abbas, a 56-year-old retired teacher with a physical disability, appeared in court on November 13 to plead not guilty to 17 charges of sexually assaulting seven female students between the ages of 13 and 15. The alleged incidents occurred between May 2024 and July 2025 at a secondary school in Langkap, Teluk Intan. The offenses took place in various locations, including a special room, the school canteen, and a vehicle.
The charges are under Section 14(a) and Section 16(1) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, with a potential maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted. The court set bail at RM40,000 for all charges and ordered Abbas to refrain from intimidating the victims and to report to the police monthly. The next court date is set for December 14 to submit documents.
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