Police clarify Kedah school case not gang rape, but consensual acts with minor
Four teenagers, including three students, were arrested in Kedah after reports of a gang rape incident at a secondary school. Police later confirmed the acts were consensual but involved a minor, classifying the case as statutory rape.
- Kedah Police said the incidents occurred separately in a classroom and plantation, not as group assault.
- The 17-year-old suspect, believed to be the victim’s boyfriend, was among those detained.
- Police reminded parents to monitor their children’s social media use, citing its influence on teen behavior.
KEDAH, MALAYSIA — Four teenagers, including three students, have been arrested by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in connection with a case involving inappropriate relations with a female student at a secondary school in Baling, Kedah.
Kedah Police Chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah clarified that the case was not gang rape, as initially alleged, but involved consensual acts with a minor.
Acts Occurred at Different Locations
According to Sinar Harian, investigations found that the incidents took place in several locations — including a classroom and an oil palm plantation — and were committed separately, not as a group.
“The incidents happened in the evening when classes were not in session, and no one else was in the classroom,” Datuk Adzli said.
Police believe the victim had separate encounters with four suspects, one of whom was her boyfriend, aged 17.
A mobile phone belonging to one suspect was seized for investigation. No explicit recordings were found, though some indecent content involving the victim was discovered.
Case Classified as Statutory Rape
Datuk Adzli emphasized that even though the acts were consensual, the victim is a minor and not mature enough to understand the consequences.
The case is classified as statutory rape, and is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code and Section 8 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
He also warned that social media may have influenced the teenagers’ behavior and urged parents to take a more active role in monitoring their children’s online activity.
“This case shows a lack of maturity among teenagers. Parents need to be more sensitive in monitoring their children’s use of gadgets and social media,” he said.
Police Report and Arrests
Baling district acting police chief Deputy Superintendent Ahmad Salimi Mat Ali said a police report was lodged on Sunday (12 Oct) at 11 am by a 53-year-old individual, after the school’s discipline teacher alerted them about a compromising video involving their child.
Three of the suspects, including a former student, were detained that night around 9.30 pm to assist investigations.
