A TUITION teacher has been arrested to assist investigations into allegations of sexual assault and unnatural sexual acts committed against five male students in the capital recently.
Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that the acts allegedly took place at the suspect's home, which also served as a tuition centre.
"We received five separate reports regarding these incidents, all filed at the Bukit Jalil Police Station.
"The first police report was lodged on October 6, followed by a second report on October 10, while three additional reports were received on October 11," he said.
Fadil added that the police are conducting a thorough investigation and recording statements from various parties to complete the investigation papers.
"Further investigations have been conducted, and the police have obtained statements from the victim and their family members.
"All parties—the victim's family, the school, and the District Education Office (PPD)—are providing full cooperation in the investigation of this case," he said.
Elaborating further, Fadil stated that the suspect has been arrested, and a remand order has been granted to facilitate a comprehensive investigation.
"The suspect has been arrested and is currently being held on remand."
"The case is being investigated under Section 377C of the Penal Code, as well as Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792)," he said. – October 16, 2026