Mohd Saufi Jama'in, a 45-year-old English teacher, pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court on June 11 to two charges of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old pupil under his care [1, 2]. The offences allegedly occurred at 9 a.m. on May 5 and May 7, 2026, at the dining area of the school canteen [1, 2].
The charges fall under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, read with Section 16, covering sexual offences committed by someone in a position of trust such as a teacher [1, 2]. The accused faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years' imprisonment and whipping under Section 14(a), and up to five years' imprisonment plus a minimum of two strokes of the cane under Section 16 [1, 2].
Judge Ho Kwong Chin presided over the matter and granted bail of RM12,000 with one surety for both charges [1, 2]. The prosecution had requested a higher bail of RM20,000, alongside conditions that the accused report monthly to police and have no contact with the victim or witnesses [1, 2].
Defence lawyer Francis Pereira argued for lower bail at RM4,000 per charge, citing the accused's clean record, nearly 20 years of teaching experience, full cooperation with authorities, and no flight risk. Pereira said, "He has been a teacher for close to 20 years and has never faced any disciplinary action. He cooperated with police throughout the investigation and poses no flight risk" [1].
Reports indicate the accused supports four children and suffers from hypertension, adding context to his personal circumstances [2].
The court set the next case mention for August 4, 2026 [1, 2].
