Government Retiree Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault and Outraging Modesty Of Two Minors

KANGAR, Oct 26 – A 72-year-old government retiree pleaded not guilty in the Kangar Sessions Court on Monday, October 26, 2026, to three separate charges involving physical sexual assault and criminal force against two young girls.

The accused, Annuar Abdullah, entered his plea after the charges were formally read before Judge Sharifah Norazlita Syed Salim Idid.

According to the charge sheet, all three alleged offenses occurred simultaneously at a residential home located at No. 7, Lorong 4 Jalan Utama in Kangar at approximately 6:30 PM on August 11, 2026.

The court set bail at RM10,000 with one surety and ordered the accused to adhere to strict conduct conditions while awaiting trial.

Case mention for document submission has been scheduled for November 24, 2026.

Charge Breakdown, Statutory Penalties, and Bail Conditions

Key details regarding the legal charges, potential statutory penalties, and court-mandated bail terms include:

• Physical Sexual Assault Charges: Annuar faces two counts under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 for committing physical sexual assault against an 11-year-old girl. Conviction under this section carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and whipping.
• Criminal Force Charge: The third charge, framed under Section 354 of the Penal Code for outraging modesty, alleges that the accused used criminal force by pulling both legs of a 10-year-old girl. The offense carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence, a fine, whipping, or any combination of these punishments upon conviction.
• Bail & Reporting Requirements: In addition to the RM10,000 bail, the court ordered Annuar to report to a nearby police station on the first day of every month.
• Restraining Order: Judge Sharifah Norazlita issued a strict court order barring the accused from approaching or contacting the victims and prosecution witnesses until the case is concluded.
• Legal Representation & Prosecution: Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Alif Farhan Hassan appeared for the prosecution, while defence counsel Zuhair Ahmad Zakuan and Mohamad Alif Farhan Mohamad Supian represented the accused.

–NMT