KUALA LUMPUR: A jobless man claimed trial in the Ampang Sessions Court here yesterday to engaging an 11-year-old girl in carnal intercourse against the order of nature.
Nik Mohd Zamrie Nik Omar, 36, allegedly committed the offence in a surau near Ampang here, at 12pm on Dec 3.
The charge, under Section 377c of the Penal Code, carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction.
The accused also claimed trial to robbing the victim of a mobile phone and RM6 at the same time and place.
Judge Suraiya Mustafa Kamal did not grant bail and set Jan 27 for mention.
Deputy public prosecutor Noor Fazlin Ab Zawawi appeared for the prosecution.
Meanwhile, Nik Mohd Zamrie was fined RM2,500 or four months’ jail by Magistrate Zulyana Zulkapli after pleading guilty to possession of an imitation pistol.
He admitted committing the offence in front of Restoran Permai, Kampung Tasek Permai, Ampang near here at 5.30pm on Dec 11.
Deputy public prosecutor Goh Ai Rene appeared for the prosecution while Nik Mohd Zamrie was unrepresented. — Bernama