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The students accused of raping a Form 3 girl at a school in Alor Gajah, Melaka, will be brought before the Melaka Magistrates' Court today, 16 October
In a statement this morning, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) said it had reviewed investigation papers submitted by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and found sufficient evidence to proceed with charges against the suspects.
"The Chambers has decided that the individuals will be prosecuted under Sections 375B and 377B of the Penal Code [Act 574], as well as Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 [Act 792]," it said.
The charges are brought under provisions relating to gang rape, carnal intercourse against the order of nature, and sexual assault on a child.
The AGC said the case will be heard at the Melaka Magistrates' Court, which has jurisdiction over the alleged offences
The AGC also stated that all cases involving sexual crimes or offences against children will be handled in accordance with the law, reaffirming its commitment to upholding justice.
On 11 October, four Form 5 students were arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 15-year-old student in a classroom at a school in Alor Gajah. The act was reportedly recorded on a mobile phone by two of the suspects.
The incident came to light after a teacher alerted the victim's mother about the circulation of the video within the school, prompting her to lodge a police report.
