MUAR: A 45-year-old father pleaded guilty today to charges of raping and molesting his two daughters at the Sessions Court here.
The offences occurred last month at their home in Batu Pahat.
Appearing before Judge Sayani Mohd Nor, the man, who works as a tile installer, made his plea after the charges were read to him.
"I understand and plead guilty (to rape and molestation)," he said.
The first charge accuses him of raping his 14-year-old daughter at their family home between 2.30pm and 4.00pm on Aug 28.
This charge falls under Section 376(3) of the Penal Code, where he could face up to 30 years in prison and at least 10 strokes of the cane.
The second charge involves the physical sexual assault of his 11-year-old daughter in April this year, also at the same residence.
The charge is under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (AKKSTKK) 2017, which can lead to up to 20 years in prison and caning.
The case came to light when the victims' mother reported the crimes to the police after one daughter witnessed the father raping her sister upon returning home from school. The younger sibling, who was also molested, saw the attack through a window and heard her sister calling for help.
At the time, the mother was at work. Upon returning home, the victim disclosed the incident to her, leading to a police report being filed that night at the Batu Pahat police headquarters.
Following the report, police arrested the suspect at a nearby residential area. The victim was taken to Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital (HSNI) for treatment, where a medical examination confirmed the rape.
The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutor Danial Munir, while the accused was not represented by a lawyer.
The court set Sept 5 for the sentencing and for the prosecution to present the facts of the case.
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