KUALA TERENGGANU: A 55-year-old administrative assistant claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to two counts of incest with his stepdaughter.
The accused, who works at the Hulu Terengganu Umno division office, was charged with committing the offence with his 18-year-old stepdaughter at the office in Kuala Berang at about 5.55pm on May 25.
He was also accused of a similar offence with the girl, who was then 15, at the same office at about 10pm on June 15, 2009.
He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
DPP Zulfazliah Mahmud requested that bail be denied as there was a possibility that the accused would harass the stepdaughter.
The accused, who has two wives, however, pleaded with the court to grant bail as his first wife was paralysed.
“Furthermore, I have a lot of work pending, especially with the coming general election.
“I promise not to even contact or see my stepdaughter. She is now under the care of her uncle,” he said.
Judge Wan Fadhilah Noor Wan Idris fixed bail at RM11,000 for the first charge and RM5,000 for the second but with conditions.
“The accused must not bother or attempt to contact his stepdaughter.
“If he violates the condition, then the bail will be withdrawn,” she said.
She set Oct 21 for mention.
The accused was not represented.
