Malaysia

Police apprehend suspect in Bachok sexual assault case

A foreign national has been remanded for six days following his arrest in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a teenager in Kampung Kuar last month

Updated 1 month ago · Published on 08 Jul 2026 2:11PM

Police apprehend suspect in Bachok sexual assault case — The Rohingya man was apprehended at approximately 9pm last night in the same vicinity where the alleged offense took place on June 29 - July 8, 2026

A 32-YEAR-OLD Rohingya man has been detained by police on suspicion of raping a 19-year-old woman in Kampung Kuar, near Tawang.

The suspect was apprehended at approximately 9pm last night in the same vicinity where the alleged offense took place on June 29.

Following the arrest, the Bachok Magistrates Court granted police a 6- ay remand order this morning to facilitate further investigations.

Bachok District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohamad Ismail Jamaluddin, confirmed the detention and stated that the suspect would remain in custody for 6 days beginning today.

He added that the case is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape. Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing. - July 8, 2026

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