Cover image via Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female schoolmate at a school in Sabak Bernam, Selangor
According to the Malay Mail, the incident involved a 15-year-old victim and took place during recess, around 9.30am.
The alleged perpetrator was arrested on the same day and has been remanded for four days from Tuesday, 14 October.
Police are investigating the case under Section14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
Image used for illustration purposes only.
Image via FreepikThe incident comes after widely publicised cases of rape in schools around the country
On 2 October, a 15-year-old student in Alor Gajah, Melaka was allegedly gang-raped by two senior students, while another two accomplices recorded the act with their mobile phones.
And on 16 October, four teenagers in Kedah were arrested for allegedly committing statutory rape and sharing nude recordings of their victim online.
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
Website | Facebook | Twitter
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]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
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]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
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]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 2pm)
Contact: +6088-280200
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
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]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
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
