Police: Increased sexual offences in Kelantan in 2023

BernamaPublished: Jan 31, 2024 6:26 PM | Updated: Jan 31, 2024 6:32 PM

Kelantan recorded an increase in sexual offences last year, with the police documenting a total of 249 cases in the state.

Kelantan police chief Muhamad Zaki Harun highlighted the increase, revealing that the figures rose by 52 cases compared to 197 reported in 2022.

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