{
  "id": 11577791,
  "title": "Police investigate motivational speaker over alleged child sexual harassment in Perlis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/police-investigate-motivational-speaker-over-alleged-child-sexual",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127922/police-investigate-motivational-speaker-over-alleged-child-sexual-harassment-in-perlis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kangar police have launched an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against a child involving a motivational speaker, according to Perlis authorities. The report was lodged with the police at 2:09 AM on September 26, 2026. Deputy Police Chief Hamzah Hashim confirmed that the inquiry is being conducted under Section 12 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Conviction could result in up to five years imprisonment, and the possibility of being caned, Deputy Hashim stated in a press release. The police have urged any other potential victims who may have interacted with the individual to come forward and report their experiences to the authorities. Individuals with relevant information related to the ongoing investigation are requested to contact Inspector Sharifah Nur Fasihah Syed Sofian at 04-9490824 or 019-8151602.",
  "summary": "POLICE in Kangar have received a formal report regarding allegations of sexual harassment against a child involving a motivational speaker. Perlis Police Chief Deputy Commissioner Hamzah Hashim confirmed that the report was lodged at 2:09 AM on 26 Se...",
  "key_points": [
    "Kangar police investigating child sexual harassment allegations against motivational speaker.",
    "Report filed at 2:09 AM on September 26, 2026 under Sexual Offences Act.",
    "Conviction may lead to up to five years imprisonment and caning."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The investigation under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 puts the motivational speaker at risk of up to five years imprisonment and caning if convicted, and potentially identifies other victims.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/11577791.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Motivational speaker under police investigation over alleged child sexual harassment in Perlis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/motivational-speaker-under-police-investigation-over-alleged-child",
        "published": "2026-10-03T00:59:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}