IPOH: A single mother pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to two charges of trafficking her biological daughter for sexual exploitation over the past three years.
Hasimah Saad, 44, claimed trial to both charges before Judge Azizah Ahmad on Tuesday (June 24).
According to the charge sheet, she is accused of trafficking her 17-year-old daughter at the time of the incident for sexual exploitation.
The housewife allegedly committed the offence at a flat in Sitiawan between 2022 and Sept 3, 2023.
She is charged under Section 14 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM) 2007, which provides for a maximum life sentence or a minimum of five years' imprisonment and whipping upon conviction.
For the second charge, she is accused of trafficking the same victim for exploitation using force to compel her to work as a sex worker.
This act allegedly took place at the same location between Sept 4, 2024 and June 7, 2025.
She is charged under Section 12 of the same Act, carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and a possible fine.
Judge Azizah granted the accused bail of RM7,000 with one surety for each charge.
The accused must report to the nearest police station once a month and refrain from disturbing any witnesses, including her two other children aged 16 and 19.
The court additionally allows her to meet these children in the presence of the investigating officer, should the children consent.
It then set July 31 for the next mention date, allowing the accused to appoint a lawyer.
