“ALHAMDULILLAH, I am so grateful.”

These were the words of a mother expressing her gratitude after her other son, who had been reported missing since January 1 in Hulu Bernam, Selangor, was found safe and sound today.

The 39-year-old mother shared that both her children, who went missing at the same time, including a 17-year-old boy found on January 11, were currently at the Hulu Selangor police headquarters to provide statements for the police.

“I am grateful that both were found in good condition. I also thank everyone who prayed for them,” she said when contacted by Bernama.

Meanwhile, Hulu Selangor police chief Ahmad Faizal Tahrim reported that the 16-year-old victim was brought to the Hulu Bernam police station by a 28-year-old homeless man at around 10:48 am today.

Initial investigations suggested that the victim had escaped from a hotel in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, after being held for nine days by a local man.

“He then found refuge in an abandoned hotel in Pasar Seni when he sought help from the homeless man. Investigations are still ongoing,” Faizal said in a statement today.

On January 4, the media reported that two brothers were reported missing in Taman Bernam Jaya in Hulu Bernam after returning from morning prayers that day.

Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur police chief Allaudeen Abdul Majid said that the investigation papers related to the case have been finalised and forwarded to the DPP’s Office.

“The suspect will be charged under section 14 (a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017,” he said in a released statement.

He added that a hospital examination did not reveal signs of rape or physical injuries on the 16-year-old teenager.

However, the investigation uncovered that the suspect committed sexual assault through physical contact by molesting the victim. – Bernama, January 18, 2024.