Lorry driver charged with molesting stepdaughter during lockdown
The 38-year-old man, who has a child with the victim's mother, pleaded not guilty to all charges read before judge Sayani Mohd Nor.
For the first five charges, the accused is alleged to have committed the offences at a house and in a car in Segamat between 7am and 11.30pm between June 28 and Aug 15, 2021.
For the sixth charge, he allegedly committed a similar act in a car at 10pm on April 2 this year.
The charges were framed under Sections 14(a) and 14(b) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carry up to 20 years in jail and whipping upon conviction.
Deputy public prosecutor Diyana Najihah Muhamed Fauzi led the prosecution, while the accused was represented by counsel Swarnamugi Parry.
The prosecution did not offer bail, citing safety concerns as the accused still lives with the victim.
The court allowed the application and fixed Aug 28 for case mention and submission of documents.
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