College student remanded for three days over alleged rape of underage girl

AN 18-year-old college student has been remanded for three days to assist police investigations into the alleged rape of an underage girl in an incident said to have occurred two years ago.

Magistrate Don Stiwin Malanjum granted the remand order until Oct 23 after hearing an application by Tawau district police headquarters Criminal Investigation Division investigating officer Inspector Nurhafizah Hussin under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

The case is being investigated under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code.

The investigation began after a medical officer at Tawau Hospital lodged a police report following an examination of the 16-year-old girl on Oct 1.

Police subsequently arrested the suspect at about 11.15pm yesterday before taking him to the Tawau district police headquarters for further action. - October 20, 2026