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Police have clarified that the recent case involving students at a Baling boarding school was not a gang rape, as initially reported
According to Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah, investigations revealed that the 14-year-old girl had sexual intercourse with each of the four boys on separate occasions, including in an empty classroom, at a palm oil estate, and at her home.
Adzli said videos found on the suspects' phones did not show the sexual acts, but instead contained other inappropriate clips involving the girl.
"Although the acts were carried out on a consensual basis, the victim is underage and cannot be considered mature enough to understand the consequences," he said.
"The case is classified as statutory rape."
He confirmed that one of the suspects, aged 17, was the girl's boyfriend
One of the four suspects had already been expelled from the school, while the other three are expected to face the same action, reported the New Straits Times.
Police also found no evidence that the videos of the incidents were being sold, only that they were shared among those involved, including by the girl herself.
Several mobile phones, including hers, have been seized.
"This case reflects a lack of maturity. Parents must be more vigilant in monitoring their children's use of gadgets and social media. The police cannot play that role within households," Adzli said, stressing the importance of parental supervision.
The case is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape and Section 8 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 for the dissemination of child pornography
Adzli added that the school's discipline teacher deserves credit for promptly alerting the girl's parents, which led to a police report being filed without delay.
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
