Focus

Police probe ex-MP for alleged sexual harassment at Kota Damansara supermarket

Police detected an 18-second video circulating on social media concerning the allegations earlier today at 2pm.

19 Aug 2024 08:25am
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo courtesy of PolisKL/FB
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo courtesy of PolisKL/FB

KUALA LUMPUR - Police have opened an investigation into a former Member of Parliament who is alleged to be involved in a sexual harassment case involving a woman at a prominent supermarket in Kota Damansara.

Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrulnizam Ja'afar, said that a report was received from the victim, a woman in her twenties, on Aug 6, claiming she was sexually harassed twice by the man while at the supermarket.

He also noted that police detected an 18-second video circulating on social media concerning the allegations earlier today at 2pm.

"A thorough investigation is being conducted under Section 507 A and Section 509 of the Penal Code," he said in a statement yesterday.

According to Shahrulnizam, the investigation revealed that the accused works for a statutory body and holds the position of non-executive director.

"Police will record the man's statement to assist with the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 03-79662222," he added. - BERNAMA

Kota Damansara
MP
Member of Parliament
Police
Crime
woman
More Like This
The interior of Norpadilah's home, which features an English-style 'farmhouse' concept while still preserving its Malay identity. - Photo by Bernama
The interior of Norpadilah's home, which features an English-style 'farmhouse' concept while still preserving its Malay identity. - Photo by Bernama
National Creative ideas using recycled materials generate lucrative income for housewife
Who would have thought that crafting items from discarded materials could generate an income of thousands of ringgit?
Malaysian biker Katiravan Subrayan made his way to the southern part of the globe, travelling through Latin America. - Photo by Bernama
Malaysian biker Katiravan Subrayan made his way to the southern part of the globe, travelling through Latin America. - Photo by Bernama
National Katiravan Subrayan’s endeavour to save the planet takes him to Antarctica
On Nov 12, Katiravan became among the handful of Malaysians who set foot on the icy continent.
Malaysia's capital market reached a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing the RM4 trillion threshold, driven by strong domestic fundamentals that helped overcome complex and multifaceted global economic challenges. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Malaysia's capital market reached a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing the RM4 trillion threshold, driven by strong domestic fundamentals that helped overcome complex and multifaceted global economic challenges. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National Malaysia's capital market overcomes global economic hurdles in 2024 to cross RM4 trillion mark
Global market volatility escalates as more central banks recalibrate monetary policies.
B-Goolee comes in three variations: B-Goolee Ori, B-Goolee i-See, and B-Goolee Spark, each offering unique features as effective learning tools for visually impaired individuals. - Photo by Bernama
B-Goolee comes in three variations: B-Goolee Ori, B-Goolee i-See, and B-Goolee Spark, each offering unique features as effective learning tools for visually impaired individuals. - Photo by Bernama
National 10,000 free braille-based games to be distributed to visually impaired students
B-Goolee, short for Braille-Goolee is an innovative mind-challenge game inspired by the Goolee board game and mobile app.