Sexagenarian gets 10 years’ jail, whipping for sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl

The accused covering his face as he is being led away.
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By Dorcas Ting

KUCHING, Dec 6: An unemployed 66-year-old man was today sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment and a stroke of the rotan after he pleaded guilty before Sessions Court judge Jason Juga to having sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl.

Accused Wan Pandi Wan Dan, from Sebuyau, was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children 2017 for physical sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl on Nov 25, 2018, between 2am and 2.30pm at Kampung Pasir Pandak.

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In his mitigation, Wan Pandi appealed for leniency by stating that this was his first offence and that he is 66-years-old. In addition, he claimed to have a heart problem, diabetes and high blood pressure and also needs to take medication daily.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Haffiza Jemali, however, asked for a deterrent sentence as this is a serious offence involving a child aged 13. Haffiza added that a deterrent sentence would be perceived by the public that the court is serious about such an offence. — DayakDaily

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