Man Jailed for Six Years, Caned for Assaulting Girlfriend's Daughter

Six-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Assault in Melaka Melaka, Malaysia – An Indian national has been sentenced to six years in prison and three strokes of the cane for sexually assaulting the 11-year-old daughter of his girlfriend. The incident occurred on November 24, 2023, in a guest room of a community hall in Taman Kenangan, Section 3, Melaka. The man, identified only as Saktivel, pleaded guilty to the charges. "The judge, Rohatul Akmallah Abdullah, delivered the sentence after Saktivel admitted to the crime," reported a news presenter from Malaysia Gazette. The court heard that Saktivel had also threatened the victim to keep quiet about the assault. The victim's mother reported the incident to the police, leading to Saktivel's arrest on December 4, 2023. Saktivel's lawyer argued for leniency, citing his remorse and desire to return to India to care for his family. Despite this plea, the judge imposed the six-year sentence, effective from his arrest date, and the three strokes of the cane. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of child protection and the consequences of such heinous acts.