Man pleads guilty to sex abuse against girl, 8

Kota Kinabalu: A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to committing sexual abuse against an eight year-old girl.

However, Mohd Yusrie Mohd Zaini’s sentencing was deferred to Jan 14 next year following an application by the prosecution.

Mohd Yusrie made the plea before Sessions Court Judge Abu Bakar Manat.

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Mohd Yusrie is accused of committing sexual offence against the minor by raping the girl between 8.30am and 9am on Nov 25 this year in the bushes in Inanam.

The offence under Section 14(a)of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) provides for a jail term of up to 20 years, and whipping, on conviction. 

Pending the date, Mohd Yusrie was ordered remanded further.

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Deputy Public Prosecutor Adibah Saiful Bahri appeared for the prosecution while Mohd Yusrie was not represented.

Meanwhile, two persons were fined RM2,700 or six months’ jail for taking syabu, respectively.

Ting Shyh Tern and Liew She Hwa pleaded guilty separately to taking the drug in the city area.

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After paying their fine or serving jail sentence, the duo were ordered placed under police and National Anti-Drug Agency supervisions for two years.