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Authorities have apprehended a 54-year-old man following an incident in Bandar Baru Uda, Johor, where he allegedly exposed himself to two young girls while seated in his vehicle
The arrest took place at 11pm on 1 April at a residence in Masai, just hours after the father of one of the victims lodged a police report, according to the New Straits Times.
Johor Baru (North) police chief ACP Radin Ramlan Radin Taha said the suspect was identified through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage capturing the incident.
The incident occurred at about 1pm on 1 April along Jalan Padi Mahsuri 10, a quiet residential area
A black car — later identified as a Honda Accord — was seen idling as the two victims, aged 10 and 12, walked past through the housing estate.
According to investigators, the suspect called out to the children and requested directions to a nearby toilet. When one of the girls approached the vehicle to assist, the man allegedly exposed himself, prompting both children to flee as the driver reversed and sped off.
The suspect has been remanded to facilitate investigations under Section 15(a)(i) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017
This provision addresses non-physical sexual acts, including indecent exposure and other visual offences targeting minors.
If found guilty, offenders face a prison sentence of up to 10 years, a fine of up to RM20,000, or both.
If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:
1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)
Operating hours: 24-hour
Contact: +603-30008858
SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058
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2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)
Operating hours: Weekdays (9.30am – 4.30pm)
Contact: +603-78770224
WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221
Email: [email protected]
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3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)
Operating hours: Weekdays (9am – 5pm)
Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340
WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698
Email: [email protected]
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4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm)
Contact: +6082-422660
SMS/WhatsApp: +6013-8044285
Email: [email protected]
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5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 2pm)
Contact: +6088-280200
Email: [email protected]
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6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)
Contact: +6016-2273065 | +6016-7213065
WhatsApp: +6016-7213065
Email: [email protected]
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7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)
Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.
8. HEAL
Contact: 15555
