A 34-YEAR-OLD accountant has been charged with allegedly engaging in a sexual act with a woman without her consent at a residential unit in George Town last year.
Then Zi Quan pleaded not guilty when the charge was read out before Sessions Court Judge Irwan Suainbon today.
He was accused of committing the offence against a 25-year-old woman at Ideal Residency, Jalan Lembah, Kampung Kastam, at 4.15pm on Aug 24, 2025.
The charge, under Section 377CA of the Penal Code, carries a maximum jail term of 20 years and whipping upon conviction.
Deputy Public Prosecutor M Darrshini proposed bail of RM30,000, with additional conditions requiring the accused not to contact or intimidate the victim and prosecution witnesses, and to report to the nearest police station once a month.
Defence counsel K Mahendran and M Sharmila Morgan sought a reduction, citing their client's monthly income of RM2,000.
The court granted bail of RM10,000 with one surety and imposed the additional conditions requested by the prosecution.
The case was fixed for Dec 14 for mention and submission of documents. - November 5, 2026
