A motivational speaker was remanded for two days by the Kangar Court Complex in Perlis on October 3, 2026, following allegations of child sexual harassment.
The arrest and subsequent court appearance follow online disclosures from several female victims who accused the married speaker of grooming and inappropriate conduct. Perlis Police Chief Deputy Commissioner Hamzah Hashim confirmed that authorities received a formal report regarding the freelance speaker at 2:09 am on September 26.
Sexual Offences Conviction Carries Jail and Caning
Investigators are examining the case under Section 12 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
Under Section 12 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, a conviction carries a penalty of up to five years’ imprisonment and caning. Perlis police chief DCP Hamzah Hashim noted that if convicted, the offender can be jailed up to five years and may also be liable to caning.
Education Ministry Halts All Freelance School Programmes
The social media allegations prompted swift administrative action from national education leaders.
The ministry’s directive affects independent speakers who conduct sessions with pupils in schools across the country. Fadhlina stated that she was aware of several allegations involving the speaker and had instructed the Education Ministry to obtain further information on the matter, noting that the claims were serious because they involved the safety and protection of pupils.
“Student safety must be taken seriously and scrutinised. The safety of children under our care cannot be compromised,”
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek
Online Allegations and Police Appeal for More Victims
The public disclosures emerged after several alleged victims came forward with accounts and purported evidence of inappropriate conduct involving the speaker. According to reporting from other media outlets, social media posts alleged that the speaker had inappropriately touched pupils during programmes and engaged in paedophilic behaviour involving pupils who attended programmes conducted by the individual.
Following the viral revelations, the allegations circulating online have not been independently verified and remain unestablished with investigations pending.
Police have urged additional individuals who had contact with the motivational speaker to step forward.
“I urge anyone with information to come forward and lodge a police report. Reports to the authorities are important to ensure children receive the appropriate protection and support,”
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek