A man, who was arrested for alleged connection with Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH), was charged in the Butterworth Sessions Court today for physical sexual assault on a 13-year-old boy two years ago.

Muhammad Miqdam Muhammad Amir, 24, who was then a hostel warden, pleaded not guilty to the charge before judge Zulhazmi Abdullah.

He was charged with touching the victim's private part for sexual purposes at the Harapan Al Mahabbah Welfare Home, Jalan Bagan Buata, Nibong Tebal at midnight on July 11, 2022.

The charge was framed under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, read together with Section 16(1) of the same law, which provides a prison sentence of not more than 20 years and caning.

The court allowed Miqdam bail of RM5,000 with one surety and also ordered him to report himself at a police station once a month and not to intimidate the victim.

The court set Nov 14 for mention.

Deputy public prosecutor Wan Amira Ruzaini Wan Abdul Razak appeared for the prosecution while the accused was represented by lawyer Naqieya Zulkernain from the National Legal Aid Foundation.

- Bernama

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