TELUK INTAN: A canteen worker has pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old student.
The accused, 22, made the plea before judge Norhamizah Shaiffudin.
He is accused of sexually assaulting the girl at a junction in Chenderong Balai on the afternoon of Nov 10.
The charge under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act, carries a maximum 20 years' jail and whipping.
Prosecution was handled by prosecuting officer Inspector Nur Aina Liyana Mohd Talal, while the accused was represented by lawyer Faustina Francis.
Norhamizah set bail at RM5,000 with one surety.
The accused is also required to report to the police once a month and not disturb the victim until the trial is over.
Case remention was set for Dec 23.