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College management questioned over alleged sexual offenses against students in Malaysia
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College management questioned over alleged sexual offenses against students in Malaysia

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police are questioning the management of a college in Glenmarie, Malaysia, over alleged sexual offenses against two 15-year-old students.
  • Initial checks suggest the college management failed to conduct background checks on the suspect, who had worked there for two years.
  • Investigations are ongoing, with police recording statements from witnesses and preparing to refer the case to the deputy public prosecutor.

Authorities are investigating a college in Glenmarie, Malaysia, following allegations of sexual offenses, including molestation and sodomy, against two 15-year-old students. The Shah Alam District Police are set to interview the college's management as part of their ongoing investigation.

According to Shah Alam District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Sarudin Samah, preliminary inquiries at the college revealed that the management may not have conducted thorough background checks on the suspect before hiring him. The suspect reportedly worked at the college for approximately two years. Information gathered from college staff suggests that the management was unaware of the suspect's alleged past sexual offense record.

"Statements from the college management will be recorded to confirm this matter and assist the investigation," stated Sarudin Samah to reporters. He confirmed that police have so far recorded statements from two individuals: the complainant and the suspect's father. Further statements from other relevant witnesses are being arranged to complete the investigation.

The suspect is currently under remand, and the investigation is proceeding. This includes gathering digital evidence and medical reports before the case file is submitted to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions. The incident came to light after the two 15-year-old students reported the alleged abuse, which they claim occurred near the hostel's toilet and at the suspect's home. The suspect was apprehended by police early the previous day at a restaurant in the area.

Statements from the college management will be recorded to confirm this matter and assist the investigation.

— Sarudin SamahShah Alam District Police Chief, explaining the next steps in the investigation.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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