How many students were allegedly assaulted by the former principal?

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Fifteen students were allegedly assaulted by the former principal.

A former principal of a Maahad Tahfiz school has been charged with 15 counts of sexual assault involving five male students. The alleged incidents took place at the school in Batu Gajah between February and October of the previous year. The victims were reported to be between the ages of 13 and 15 at the time of the offences.
Charges Filed Against the Accused

The accused, identified as Azizul Yahya, aged 30, faced a total of 15 charges in the Sessions Court. These charges included 14 counts of physical sexual assault and one count of showing an obscene video to the five students. He pleaded not guilty to all charges that were read out before Judge Norita Mohd Ardani.
Legal Framework for the Charges

Azizul Yahya was charged under specific sections of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. The relevant sections cited are Section 14(a), 14(b), 14(d), and 15(e) of the Act. Conviction under these sections carries a potential penalty of imprisonment for up to 20 years and can also include whipping.
Court Proceedings and Next Steps

The court decided not to grant bail to the accused. The case has been adjourned, with the next court date set for February 23 for remention. The alleged offences occurred at the Maahad Tahfiz school located in Batu Gajah.

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