Ampang: 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. Muhamad Iqbal Muhamad, known online as ‘CEO Batu’, 22, was charged with committing non-physical sexual assault on the girl, who was then 13 years and 10 months old, at a residential unit in Sunway Batu Caves at 1:16 am on May 16.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the charge falls under Section 15(a)(1) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. If convicted, it provides for imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to RM20,000 or both. Judge Norshila Kamarudin granted him bail of RM6,000 with one surety. Additionally, the judge ordered him not to disturb the victim and to report to a nearby police station once a month pending the disposal of the case.

The court has scheduled August 14 for mention. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nadiah Malek Fauzie appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer Mohd Anif Rafih represented Muhamad Iqbal.