KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of raping his former sister-in-law two years ago.
The 31-year-old man is charged with raping the 31-year-old woman at an apartment unit in Bandar Bukit Jalil in Cheras at 3.30 am on Jan 22, 2023.
The charge, under Section 376 of the Penal Code, provides a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and whipping if convicted.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Zul Hilmi Latif did not request bail as it involved a non-bailable offence. The accused was unrepresented.
Judge Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin then set Aug 26 for mention. — Bernama
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