Teachers and wardens alike serve as guardians in a student’s journey, dedicated to safeguarding and supporting rather than causing harm to those under their care. However, some wardens take the responsibility for granted.
A 40-year-old warden from Sarawak was recently arrested for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student while bathing him.
40yo dormitory warden arrested for sexual assault
As reported by Buletin TV3, police have arrested the dormitory warden who is also a teacher after receiving a report that he has sexually assaulted his male student.
According to Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mancha Ata stated the suspect was apprehended after receiving a report from the victim’s guardian on Sunday (12 Nov).
He further explained that the victim had a fever at the time of the incident, which made the suspect take the male student to his house under the pretense of taking care of him.
“When the suspect was bathing the victim, he was alleged to have touched the victim sexually,” Mancha said.
He said the case is now being investigated in accordance with Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792).
If convicted, the suspect can be sentenced to prison for not more than 20 years and be subject to whipping.
Public need to be aware
He also emphasized the importance of the public being more aware and responsive to instances of sexual offenses against children.
“This is because the incident can harm the emotional and mental health of the victim for a long time,” he said.
Mancha mentioned that failing to disclose information regarding sexual offenses against children could result in a fine of up to RM5,000.
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