Former assistant bowling coach jailed for sexual assault of teen boy


KUALA TERENGGANU: A former assistant bowling coach was sentenced to six years in prison by the Sessions Court here on Thursday (May 16) after he was found guilty of physical sexual assault against a Malaysia Games (Sukma) athlete six years ago.

Judge Nooriah Osman meted out the punishment on Mat Salleh Jalani, 61, who was found guilty at the end of the trial on Thursday.

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