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Retired Malaysian military officer charged with molesting golf caddie
A 68-year-old retired Malaysian army officer holding a Datuk title has been charged with allegedly molesting a 20-year-old golf caddie. The accused was released on bail following the charge.
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The retired military officer appeared in court to face the molestation allegation involving the young caddie at a golf facility. Court proceedings saw the accused granted bail pending further legal proceedings, allowing him temporary release from custody.
The case marks a rare instance of a high-ranking retired military figure facing such charges in Malaysia. Details surrounding the incident at the golf club remain limited, with authorities continuing their investigation into the matter.
The accused, who holds the honorific Datuk title—a prestigious designation in the Malaysian honours system—maintains his presumption of innocence as the legal process unfolds. The case is expected to proceed through Malaysia's court system in the coming months.