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The celebrity ustaz recently accused of sexual assault by PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has been officially charged
Confirming the charge, federal police Sexual, Women, and Child Investigations Division (D11) principal assistant director SAC Siti Kamsiah Hassan said a total of eight police reports had been lodged against the preacher.
According to her, seven of the cases took place in Penang, while one occurred in Kedah.
Federal police Sexual, Women, and Child Investigations Division (D11) principal assistant director SAC Siti Kamsiah Hassan.
Image via New Straits TimesThe reports against the ustaz were lodged between 2023 and 2025
"The sexual assault cases involving the celebrity preacher in Penang are currently under trial.
"All the victims are male teenagers aged between 13 and 16," she told the New Straits Times.
Nurul Izzah recently took to social media to raise awareness about the case and pledged legal support for one of the victims
She said the victim, a boy from a B40 family, was allegedly lured under the pretence of watching a nasyid performance with the preacher in a hotel room.
It is understood that the accused had also filed a lawsuit against the victim's family for lodging a police report against him, demanding financial compensation and a public apology.
Nurul Izzah also pointed out that although multiple reports had been filed against the well-known religious figure, no action had been taken.
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.
