An ustaz from a tahfiz (religious school) in Machang, Kelantan, was detained last week for apparently sodomising three of his students two years ago.

Machang police chief Ahmad Shafiki Hussin stated the 39-year-old suspect was apprehended after three youngsters aged 12 to 13 filed police reports on April 15.

"In the reports, those involved stated that they were forced to engage in the act by the teacher," Shafiki said in a Sinar Harian publication.

Shafiki stated that police are looking into the case for sodomy under Section 377C of the Penal Code, that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a whipping if convicted.

Source: Daily Express & Sinar Harian