Man arrested on suspicion of rape

MUKAH, Oct. 16: A man was jailed for six days to help investigate a case of alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman at a house on Petanak Street, here.

The restraining order was issued by the Magistrates' Court on October 16th until October 22nd to allow police to complete an investigation.

Chief of the Mukah Regional Police, Deputy Superintendent Muhamqd Rizal Alias said that the 42-year-old suspect was arrested on October 15 after police received reports about the incident.

"The incident is believed to have occurred around 10:00 a.m. on October 14, when the victim went to the home of a man he knew after being invited to meet him.

"The victim later alleged sexual intercourse without his consent before being referred to the Mukah Hospital for further examination and treatment", he said in a statement today.

He said the case was being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code which provides for a prison sentence of up to 20 years and a fine if convicted.

At the same time, he said police were conducting a search at the scene, gathering evidence and recording witness statements to help with the investigation.

"The investigation paper will be completed before being referred to the Deputy Prosecutor for further instructions", he said.