PETALING JAYA: A mechanic claimed trial in the Kota Kinabalu sessions court today to a charge of raping a 13-year-old girl.
Borneo Post reported that the 23-year-old, who appeared before judge Monica Linsua, was charged under Section 376(2)(d) of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of between 10 and 30 years, and whipping upon conviction.
The man allegedly raped the teenager in a homestay room in Kota Kinabalu between 4.30am and 6am on Feb 8.
Linsua fixed June 5 for pre-trial case management.
The accused, represented by lawyer Lim Ming Zoong @ Lawrence, was released on RM5,000 bail with two local sureties.
Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Shafeerah Iskim appeared for the prosecution.