‘Charging underage rape victims is a step backward’

By IVAN LOH

Nation
Tuesday, 23 Sep 2025

PETALING JAYA: Charging underage girls involved in “consensual rape” is counterproductive, a step backwards and ethically indefensible, says Wanita MCA chief Datuk Wong You Fong (pic).Ketua Wanita MCA Datuk Wong You Fong.

“To suggest that underage girls be charged alongside adult male perpetrators is an alarming step backwards.

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Tags / Keywords: underage girls , consensual rape , Wanita MCA , Datuk Wong You Fong , Kelantan police chief , Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat , statutory rape , child grooming , child protection laws

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