Former tahfiz school head remanded in sexual assault probe
DUNGUN: A former mudir (headmaster) of a tahfiz school here has been remanded for five days from Sunday (Sept 27) for investigations into the alleged sexual assault of three male students, aged 13 and ...
Source: The Star · September 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM · AI-assisted report
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DUNGUN, 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
DUNGUN: A former mudir (headmaster) of a tahfiz school in Dungun has been remanded for five days from Sunday, 27 September, to facilitate investigations into the alleged sexual assault of three male students aged 13 and 14.
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The remand order was issued by Magistrate Ng Yan Ni following a request from Dungun OCPD Supt Nik Ab Halim Nik Mat, who said the detention is necessary to probe the case under Sections 14(b) and 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
He added that the suspect, a 26‑year‑old man who now works as a part‑time teacher at a religious school in the district, was arrested at his home in Paka at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, 26 September.
According to Supt Nik Ab Halim Nik Mat, the alleged incidents occurred between April and September last year, and police received three reports of the alleged assaults yesterday. Preliminary investigations showed that all three boys involved were former students of the tahfiz school during the previous academic year.
The suspect’s current employment as a part‑time teacher at a local religious school was highlighted by the OCPD chief, who noted that the man is no longer serving as the school’s mudir. He said the remand will allow investigators to gather further evidence and record statements from the victims and any witnesses.
Supt Nik Ab Halim Nik Mat emphasized that the case is being handled in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, and that the magistrate’s order specifically cites Sections 14(b) and 14(d) as the legal basis for the detention.
“We received three reports on the alleged incidents yesterday, and preliminary investigations found that all three boys involved were former students of the school last year,” he said when contacted.
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