IPOH: A man pleaded guilty in the sessions court here today to two counts of raping and outraging the modesty of his teenage daughter.
Judge Norita Ardani set April 17 for sentencing of the 38-year-old unemployed man.
The father of six was charged under Section 376 (3) of the Penal Code with raping his 19-year-old daughter at a house in Batu Gajah last month.
He faces up to 30 years in jail and whipping for the offence.
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The offence provides for a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine and whipping.
The accused could also be placed under police surveillance for up to three years after serving his punishment.
Deputy public prosecutor Qurratu’aini Khalifah prosecuted while the accused was unrepresented.
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