{
  "id": 1169191,
  "title": "Teacher arrested over alleged sexual assault of Form Four student",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/teacher-arrested-over-alleged-sexual-assault-of-form-four-student",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T01:59:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1512058/teacher-arrested-over-alleged-sexual-assault-form-four-student"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A teacher has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a Form Four student at a secondary school in Kuala Terengganu. The student reported the incident to the police on August 12, stating that the teacher had sexually assaulted them on August 10. Police arrested the suspect on August 13, and a six-day remand order was granted. An investigation paper has been opened under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which can result in a prison sentence of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction. Police are currently completing the investigation paper and will refer it to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Teacher remanded over alleged sexual assault of Form 4 student in Kuala Terengganu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/teacher-remanded-over-alleged-sexual-assault-of-form-4-student-in",
        "published": "2026-08-16T01:22:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}