AN assistant executive manager of a hotel claimed trial in the Petaling Jaya magistrates’ court today to a charge of outraging the modesty of his female colleague, who is a former newsreader of a private television station.

Mohd Faizal Hussain, 53, was charged with using criminal force against the 54-year-old woman with intent to outrage her modesty at a hotel in Damansara, at 1pm on July 13.

The charge, framed under section 354 of the penal code, carries imprisonment for up to 10 years, a fine or whipping or any two of the punishments.

Magistrate Zhafran Rahim Hamzah allowed Faizal, represented by lawyer Nur Afiqah Mohd Ashriee, bail of RM4,000 with one surety and also ordered him to not intimidate the victim and witnesses in the case.

The court set November 20 for mention. – Bernama, October 3, 2023.