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Penang man charged with voyeurism at factory workplace

A 22-year-old man from Penang has been charged with secretly recording four women using a factory toilet facility. The charges relate to violations of privacy and voyeurism offences.

LSN Malaysia · 1 October 2026

Penang man charged with voyeurism at factory workplace

KUALA LUMPUR — A 22-year-old resident of Penang appeared in court on Monday following charges of secretly filming four women at a factory workplace toilet.

The man was charged under provisions related to voyeurism and recording of intimate moments without consent. According to court documents, the incidents occurred at a factory premises where the accused is alleged to have used a hidden camera to film the victims while they were in a vulnerable situation.

The case has drawn attention to workplace safety concerns and the protection of employees' privacy in industrial settings. Authorities have indicated that investigations into the matter are ongoing to determine if there were additional victims or incidents.

If convicted, the accused could face significant penalties under Malaysian law regarding voyeurism and privacy violations. The matter has been scheduled for further hearing as the legal proceedings continue.