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A social media influencer pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court today to a charge of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl last May. - Photo by Bernama

Hasri (inset) was visibly overcome with emotion as bodies of the six family members were recovered from the submerged car in Sungai Korok, Jerlun. – Awani photo

Doctors examining the child discovered multiple bruises on her abdomen and back, as well as injuries to the anal area. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

A housewife was sentenced to eight years in prison by the Kuala Selangor Sessions Court today after pleading guilty to abusing her adopted daughter using a mortar and pestle, and slashing the victim’s body with a knife. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

In the same court, the girl’s biological mother, a 37-year-old security, pleaded not guilty to a charge of abetting in the rape at the same place and date.

Judge Norshila Kamarudin allowed Nor Effandy, who is a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement assistant, bail of RM8,000 with one surety.

The bodies of both victims were found in a decomposed state.

This disturbing case serves as a reminder of the critical need for child protection and vigilance against abuse, even within the confines of a home.

In this photograph taken on May 4, 2025, motorcyclists ride past a hostel for children of sugarcane workers in Umrad Khalsa village in Beed district of India's state of Maharashtra. - (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP)

Photo for illustration purposes only.