Court upholds 20 years’ jail sentence, 12 strokes for rapist


PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (Dec 15) upheld the 20 years jail sentence and 12 strokes of the cane imposed on a man who raped and conducted unnatural sex on a woman, and advised him to seek forgiveness from Allah for his actions.

A three-member panel led by Datuk Seri Kamaludin Md Said dismissed the appeal by Mohamad Nurhadi Othman, 31 against the sentence meted out by the Kuala Terengganu High Court on May 14, 2019.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Malaysia needs future-ready immigration system to counter global threats, says Saifuddin
Report lodged over alleged press harassment at Pakatan convention, says Johor Media Club
Home Ministry to table Bidor special refugee centre report to Cabinet
High Court orders retrial for Chegubard, influencer in defamation case
PKR MPs deny betraying mandate after attending Rafizi-Nik Nazmi event
PKR leaders must take responsibility for disloyalty to party, says Amirudin
Victims question delay in action on pending PJ case over alleged luxury watch scam
Global supply crisis: Impact expected to be more pronounced in Q3, says Economy Minister
Defence Ministry claiming RM1bil in compensation from Norwegian firm over missile deal
Only 5.2% of govt projects categorised as sick, says Ahmad Maslan

Others Also Read