{
  "id": 2973419,
  "title": "Tahfiz teacher claims trial to sexually assaulting pupils",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/tahfiz-teacher-claims-trial-to-sexually-assaulting-pupils",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T06:43:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/24/tahfiz-teacher-claims-trial-to-sexually-assaulting-pupils"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On July 2026, a 35-year-old tahfiz teacher named Ilyas Jamaludin appeared in the Ampang sessions court, pleading not guilty to four counts of physical sexual assault against two male pupils aged 10 and 11. The alleged offenses took place at a religious school in Taman Keramat. Under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, Ilyas faces up to 20 years in prison and caning upon conviction. If found guilty, he would also face an additional five years in prison and two strokes of the cane under Section 16(1) of the Act. Deputy public prosecutor Nadiah Malek Fauzie denied bail, citing the seriousness of the alleged offenses and the potential for Ilyas to intimidate the victims if released. However, Ilyas' lawyer, Zaharudeen Harun, requested bail of RM30,000 with one surety, citing his client's dismissal from his job and his need to support his ailing elderly parents. The court granted bail and ordered Ilyas to report to the nearest police station monthly and refrain from contacting or intimidating any witnesses or victims until the case is concluded. The next case mention is set for October 5.",
  "summary": "Ilyas Jamaludin is accused of committing the offences against the boys, aged 10 and 11, between July and August 2026.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tahfiz teacher claims trial to sexually assaulting pupils",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/tahfiz-teacher-claims-trial-to-sexually-assaulting-pupils-2975193",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:43:42.000Z"
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  "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."
}