{
  "id": 5509331,
  "title": "Retired military officer with ‘Datuk’ title charged over alleged caddie molestation in Ayer Keroh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/retired-military-officer-with-datuk-title-charged-over-alleged-caddie",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T06:55:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/04/retired-military-officer-with-datuk-title-charged-over-alleged-caddie-molestation-in-ayer-keroh/233910"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 68-year-old retired military officer, Yahya Hashim, was charged in Ayer Keroh Magistrates' Court with using criminal force to outrage the modesty of a 20-year-old female caddie at Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club in Ayer Keroh, Melaka. According to prosecutors, the alleged incident occurred between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm on August 25. Yahya pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani. The offence is punishable by up to 10 years' imprisonment, a fine, or whipping, or any two of the punishments upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Syauqi Mardia Baharudin requested a bail amount of RM5,000 with a condition that Yahya not disturb the victim, who is her workplace. Yahya's lawyer, Melvin Tay, sought a lower bail amount, citing his client's retirement, lack of fixed income, and living with his wife. The court also learned that Yahya has a prostate-related health condition requiring treatment. Yahya was granted bail of RM2,500 with one surety and a prohibition on disturbing the victim until the case concludes. The court set September 28 for the next mention.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — A 68-year-old retired military officer holding the title “Datuk” was charged in...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Retired military officer with ‘Datuk’ title charged over alleged caddie molestation in Ayer Keroh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/retired-military-officer-with-datuk-title-charged-over-alleged-caddie-5510339",
        "published": "2026-09-04T06:55:02.000Z"
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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."
}