Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Students
Background
An English teacher at a religious secondary school in Simpang Empat, Kangar, has been charged with five counts of sexual assault against two 13-year-old male students in 2023. Ahmad Fairus Abu Zaik, 44, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Charges and Allegations
Ahmad Fairus was slapped with four sexual assault charges for allegedly touching a 13-year-old student’s genitals on four separate occasions in the media room of the school. The incidents allegedly occurred between September 13, 2023, and November 27, 2023. In the fifth sexual assault charge, he was accused of touching another student’s genitals at the same location in November 2023.
Punishment Under the Law
The charges under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 read together with Section 16(1) of the same act provide for a 20-year prison sentence and whipping upon conviction.
Court Proceedings
Ahmad Fairus was represented by Alif Farhan Supian, while deputy public prosecutor Nabilah Ahmad Poad led the prosecution. Magistrate Nurshahida Rahim allowed Ahmad Fairus bail of RM12,000 with one surety for all five charges and set March 3 for case mention.
Conclusion
The case has sparked outrage and concern among parents and the public, with many calling for the teacher to be held accountable for his alleged actions. The incident highlights the need for stricter measures to prevent similar cases from happening in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the accused?
- Ahmad Fairus Abu Zaik, a 44-year-old English teacher
- How many charges is he facing?
- Five counts of sexual assault
- What are the allegations?
- Touching two 13-year-old students’ genitals on multiple occasions
- What is the punishment under the law?
- 20-year prison sentence and whipping upon conviction
- When is the next court hearing?
- March 3, 2024