JOHOR police detained a 29-year-old over allegations he physically abused the daughter of his ex-girlfriend at a house in Kampung Sinaran Baru, Kempas, yesterday.

Johor police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the 25-year-old mother of the victim lodged a report on the incident at 10.39am yesterday.

The suspect was arrested at around 11.05pm the same day.

“The six-year-old girl, who sustained injuries to her lips and face, has been referred to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital for further treatment,” he said in a statement today.

Kamarul said a remand application against the suspect will be made at the Johor Baru court this morning.

The case is being investigated under section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a maximum jail sentence of 20 years and a fine of up to RM50,000, or both. – Bernama, August 15, 2023.