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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Penang cops to further investigate doctor nabbed for molesting four female patients
GEORGE TOWN: Police have been instructed by the Deputy Public Prosecutor's (DPP) office to carry out further investigations on the doctor who was caught for allegedly molesting his female patients four times. Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said three of the cases were reported in the northeast district while the fourth and the most recent one was in the southwest district. "We submitted the investigation papers for the three original cases reported in the northeast district to the DPP's office. "We recently received instructions from the DPP's office to further investigate the cases," he told reporters at the state police contingent headquarters in George Town, Penang on Thursday (July 24). He said in regard to the fourth case in the southwest district, we have started the investigation. He said it is believed the 43-year-old doctor who was said to be working in a government hospital in the northeast district was transferred to a government clinic in the southwest district. "The recent incident occurred at a private clinic in the southwest district where he was doing locum," he said. It was reported that on Monday (July 21) at 8pm, the doctor was arrested in connection with the alleged sexual harassment of a female patient at a private clinic in Bayan Baru. Balik Pulau OCPD Asst Comm Sazalee Adam said the suspect was arrested after a woman in her 30s lodged a report on July 18, claiming she was molested by the doctor during a medical consultation on June 29. ACP Sazalee said at 11.46am, the victim sought treatment at the clinic for abdominal pain. During the examination, the doctor allegedly instructed her to remove her top and proceeded to touch both her breasts, he said. The case is currently being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for using criminal force with intent to outrage modesty. It was reported earlier this year that the suspect had been arrested on three separate occasions for similar incidents involving three female victims. The suspect allegedly instructed patients to undress and perform on-the-spot exercises under the guise of further examination. He is also alleged to have recorded images of the victims' bodies using his mobile phone during the sessions.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Doctor arrested again over molest claim by another patient in Penang
BALIK PULAU: A doctor has been arrested again for investigations into an alleged molestation of a female patient at a private clinic in Bayan Baru here. Barat Daya police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the 43-year-old male doctor was detained at the Barat Daya police headquarters (IPD) at 8 pm yesterday after being asked to attend a query into the case. 'Police received a report regarding the incident from a woman who claimed that at 11.46 am on June 29, she had sought treatment at a private clinic in Bayan Baru for abdominal pains. 'While in the examination room, the doctor treating her told her to take off her clothes and touched her breasts. The victim, who was unhappy with the conduct, filed a police report regarding the incident on July 18,' he said when contacted by Bernama on Tuesday (July 22). He said following the detention of the doctor, who works at a hospital in the state, police also seized a mobile phone belonging to him to help in the investigation. Meanwhile, acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed with Bernama that the doctor was the same medical officer who was previously arrested for indecent behaviour towards female patients in the state. He said the man has been remanded for three days until July 23 to assist in investigations under Section 354 of the Penal Code. Previous media reports said a doctor was detained three times after allegations of indecent behaviour at a hospital and two private clinics in the Northeast district involving three female victims. The man was investigated then under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting modesty and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for indecent conduct. - Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Barnama
Doctor Arrested Again Over Molest Claim By Another Patient
BALIK PULAU, July 22 (Bernama) -- A doctor has been arrested again for investigations into an alleged molestation of a female patient at a private clinic in Bayan Baru here. Barat Daya police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the 43-year-old male doctor was detained at the Barat Daya police headquarters (IPD) at 8 pm yesterday after being asked to attend a query into the case. "Police received a report regarding the incident from a woman who claimed that at 11.46 am on June 29, she had sought treatment at a private clinic in Bayan Baru for abdominal pains. "While in the examination room, the doctor treating her told her to take off her clothes and touched her breasts. The victim, who was unhappy with the conduct, filed a police report regarding the incident on July 18," he said when contacted by Bernama today. He said following the detention of the doctor, who works at a hospital in the state, police also seized a mobile phone belonging to him to help in the investigation. Meanwhile, acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed with Bernama that the doctor was the same medical officer who was previously arrested for indecent behaviour towards female patients in the state. He said the man has been remanded for three days until July 23 to assist in investigations under Section 354 of the Penal Code. Previous media reports said a doctor was detained three times after allegations of indecent behaviour at a hospital and two private clinics in the Northeast district involving three female victims. The man was investigated then under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting modesty and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for indecent conduct.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Man, son arrested over sexual assault of 13-year-old
BALIK PULAU: Police have detained a father and son for sexual offences against their own family member over the past two years. The sexual abuse began when the girl was 13 and continued until she turned 15. The most recent incident took place on July 8 at their apartment in Bayan Lepas. Southwest district police chief Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam said at about 11pm on that day, the victim was summoned by her father into the bedroom to pass her some pocket money for school. The man had allegedly sexually molested the victim, an incident which happened often since she was 13. He said the victim was also raped several times by her brother since she was 13, for a year. "The victim related the incident to her mother about 1pm last Friday after the woman wanted her son to look after the girl, who often skipped school. "The victim then came to the police station to report the incident," he said tonight. Following the report, Sazalee said police arrested the 52-year-old father and his 22-year-old son. The father had no prior record, while the son did. Investigations revealed the abuse occurred when the victim was alone at home. "The last rape incident happened mid-2024 by her brother. "The victim was referred to the Penang Hospital for examination," he added. Sazalee said both suspects have been remanded since last Saturday. The case is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape and Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Doctor previously nabbed for molesting patients arrested again for fourth time
BALIK PULAU: A doctor has been arrested by the police for allegedly molesting a female patient at a private clinic in Bayan Baru yesterday. It is learnt that the doctor had previously been detained several times for indecent behaviour at a hospital in George Town. Southwest district police chief Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam said the 43-year-old doctor was arrested within the district police headquarters' compound at 8pm last night after being asked to come in to assist with the investigation. "We received a report from a woman who claimed that at 11.46am on June 29, she sought treatment at a private clinic in Bayan Baru for abdominal pain. "While in the examination room, the attending doctor instructed the victim to remove her shirt and proceeded to touch both of her breasts. "Dissatisfied with what had happened, the victim lodged a police report on July 18," he said when contacted. Sazalee said that following the arrest of the doctor, police confiscated his mobile phone to assist with the investigation. Meanwhile, acting state police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed that the doctor in question was the same person who had previously been arrested for indecent behaviour involving female patients. He said the man has been remanded for three days until July 23 to assist with the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code. Previously, it was reported that the doctor had been detained three times after being accused of indecent behaviour at a hospital and two private clinics in the northeast district, involving three female victims. The doctor had allegedly tricked the victims into removing their clothes and running in place under the pretext of further treatment before being suspected of taking photos of their bodies with his mobile phone during the examinations. Police are also investigating the man under Section 509 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.
