SEMPORNA: Police have arrested a tour guide for alleged sexual harassment of two female tourists here from China.
Semporna District Police Chief Supt Mohd Farhan Lee said the two victims, aged 18 and 22, lodged a police report over the incident that occurred while fishing and snorkelling in waters off one of the islands on Sunday.
He said the 20-year-old suspect, who did not have any identification documents or work permit, was picked up from his place of work on the mainland.
“Police are investigating the case for outraging modesty under Section 354 of the Penal Code and also under the Immigration Act for entering and staying in Malaysia without valid documents,” he added.
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He said the manager would be investigated under Section 55B of the Immigration Act, which provides for a fine of not less than RM10,000, a prison term of up to 12 months, or both, if found guilty.
He said both the suspect and the manager have been remanded for four days.
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