A man in Sabah, Malaysia has been sentenced to 13 years in jail and one stroke of the cane for raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter. The sentence was handed down by Sessions Court judge Noor Hafizah Mohd Salim after a full trial.
The man was found guilty of raping the girl on March 15, 2020, at 2am in a house in Tuaran. The offence under Section 376(3) of the Penal Code provides imprisonment between eight and 30 years and whipping. The court ordered the accused to run his custodial sentence from the date of his arrest on Nov 10, 2020. During the trial, six prosecution witnesses and two defence witnesses were called to testify.
The prosecution argued that the man should receive a deterrent sentence due to the rampancy of sexual offences in Sabah and the seriousness of the case, which involved a child victim. The defence counsel, Nabila Norsahar, urged for leniency, stating that the accused was a first-time offender and had a family to support. The judge ultimately decided on a sentence of 13 years in jail and one stroke of the cane. This sentence is meant to serve as a warning to others who may consider committing similar crimes.
The judge also took into account the fact that the victim was a child and the trauma that she had to endure as a result of the man's actions. Sexual offences against children are a serious problem in Malaysia, and the government has taken steps to address the issue. In 2017, the government passed the Sexual Offences Against Children Act, which provides for harsher penalties for those convicted of sexual offences against children. The act also includes provisions for the protection of child victims and witnesses during court proceedings.
The sentencing of the man, in this case, is a step in the right direction towards addressing the issue of sexual offences against children in Malaysia. It sends a message that such crimes will not be tolerated and that those who commit them will be held accountable for their actions. It is important for the government and society as a whole to continue to work towards preventing sexual offences against children and providing support for victims.
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