Kota Kinabalu: A 34-year-old man was charged with two counts of raping an underaged girl.
The jobless man pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus, Monday.
On the first count, the man is accused of raping the 15-year-old girl at 11am on July 25 this year in the bushes at Jalan Marak Parak, Kota Marudu.
On the second count, he allegedly raped the same girl at 2pm on the same day, also in the bushes near a village in Jalan Marak Parak. The offence under Section
SPONSORED CONTENT Daily Express members: Enjoy 1 for 1 signature cocktails and more at Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu: DAILY EXPRESS is partnering with Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu to offer an exclusive deal for our members. Read more 376(2)(d) of the Penal Code carries a jail term of between five and 30 years, and whipping, on conviction.
The court set Sept 20 this year for pre-trial case management and no bail was offered to the man.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Jessica Ombou Kakayun appeared for the prosecution while the man was not represented.
In another court, two illegal immigrants were jailed five months and ordered to get a stroke of the cane each for entering the State illegally.
Adam Abdul Raji and Sabri Abtani Totok pleaded guilty separately before Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan.
They were arrested at the city and Papar on July 14 and Aug 8 this year by police after failing to produce their identification documents.
After completing their jail sentence, the court ordered them referred to the Immigration Department for deportation.
* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
