Sarawak singer claims trial to sodomising teen in longhouse
Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025
By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Singer Ambrose Neli faces a jail term of five to 20 years and whipping, if found guilty. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: A local singer in Sibu, Sarawak, has claimed trial to sodomising a 17-year-old boy at a longhouse in March last year. Ambrose Neli, 36, also known by his stage name Wai Buntas, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him in Iban in the Sibu sessions court by an interpreter. Ambrose is accused of committing carnal intercourse against the order of nature without consent on the boy at a longhouse in Sibu at about 2am on March 9, 2024. The charge was framed under Section 377C of the Penal Code, punishable by five to 20 years in prison and whipping, if convicted, The Borneo Post reported. Judge Musyiri Peet fixed Aug 20 for mention and allowed Ambrose to post bail at RM7,000. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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