Museum worker claims trial to sexually assaulting 6-year-old girl

The 18-year-old allegedly committed the offence against the South Korean girl at a bear-themed museum in a Batu Ferringhi hotel on July 31.

The 18-year-old museum worker pleaded not guilty at the George Town sessions court to a charge under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.

PETALING JAYA:

 A museum worker at a Batu Ferringhi hotel has claimed trial in the George Town sessions court to sexually assaulting a six-year-old South Korean girl late last month.

The 18-year-old accused, who was unrepresented, pleaded guilty before judge Irwan Suainbon to a charge under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction.

He is accused of committing the offence against the child at a bear-themed museum in the hotel at 4pm on July 31, Berita Harian reported.

Deputy public prosecutor Lee Jun Keong offered bail at RM10,000 with the condition that the accused does not contact the victim or prosecution witnesses until the case is concluded.

The court allowed bail of RM8,000 with the proposed restrictions and ordered the accused to surrender his passport.

The case has been set for mention on Oct 6 for document submission and the appointment of defence counsel. - FMT