JOHOR BAHRU, 4 March 2026 (The Capital Post)— A technician has pleaded guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here to multiple child sex offences involving a minor.
The 39-year-old admitted to charges under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, relating to offences committed between April and June last year.
According to the prosecution, the accused exploited a position of trust to commit the acts against the child. The court was told that the offences came to light following a police report lodged after the victim disclosed the incidents.
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The accused entered his guilty plea during proceedings and the court fixed a later date for sentencing to allow for the preparation of relevant reports, including mitigation submissions.
The case underscores ongoing concerns over child protection and the need for firm enforcement under existing laws designed to safeguard minors from abuse.-The Capital Post
