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A 26-year-old e-hailing driver has been arrested and remanded over the alleged sexual harassment of a female passenger in Johor Bahru, after a video of the incident went viral earlier this week
Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arshad said police arrested the suspect on 4 February after the victim, a Vietnamese national, lodged a police report.
He said the video of the incident began circulating on social media on 2 February, before the victim filed a report.
"The victim came forward to file a report three days after the video footage of the incident had gone viral on social media," he said in a statement.
"Acting on the information received, police arrested the suspect in the Johor Bahru area on Wednesday to assist with investigations."
The suspect has been identified as a teacher at a Chinese primary school in Johor Jaya, according to China Press.
Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad.
Image via BernamaPolice seized two mobile phones, a Perodua Bezza, and other items, including a remote control, from the suspect
The man was brought before the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court yesterday, 5 February, where police were granted a three-day remand until 7 February.
The case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force with intent to outrage a person's modesty.
The suspect, who was driving for Grab at the time of the incident, has had his Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence revoked and is barred from operating on all e-hailing platforms.
The alleged incident took place while the victim was travelling from Taman Mount Austin to R&F Mall in Johor Bahru
Footage shared online showed the driver allegedly reaching towards the back seat and making inappropriate remarks to the passenger while trying to touch her.
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
