Penang Father Lodges Police Report After Teens Caught Kicking A Girl At Staircase
The police have confirmed receiving a report regarding the incident.
By Sadho Ram — 02 Aug 2023, 10:13 AM
Police in George Town, Penang are now investigating an assault case involving a group of individuals who beat up a girl on a staircase in a building
The assault was recorded on a mobile camera and posted on Facebook by an account using the handle 'Whyman Whyman' at 3.29pm on Sunday, 30 July. The account's bio mentioned Kuala Lumpur.
However, the exact location of the incident remains unknown at this time.
Northeast district police chief ACP Soffian Santong stated that the police received a report from a 51-year-old man, claiming to be the father of the girl, at around 10pm on Sunday night.
Soffian explained that the 24-year-old victim had left her home in December last year due to family issues and hasn't returned since then
According to the victim's father, the family has not been able to get in touch with her.
The case is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
In light of the situation, authorities have urged people to refrain from spreading the video further to avoid any speculations and have instead encouraged those with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
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: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)
Contact: +603-78770224
WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340
WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342
Email: [email protected]
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4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)
Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)
Contact: +6082-368853
SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285
Email: [email protected]
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5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)
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.
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