Chinese National Charged with Kidnapping in Malaysia

A 22-year-old Chinese national, Huang Xiaonan, has been charged with the kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl in Johor Baru, Malaysia. The incident occurred on November 24, when the teenager allegedly crossed into Malaysia from Singapore with the suspect. Huang was charged under Section 365 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison and a fine. The prosecution argued against bail, citing Huang's status as a flight risk and lack of familial ties in Malaysia. The girl was reported missing by her father after she failed to attend school on November 25, and she was later found in Kuantan by Malaysian police. The next court mention is scheduled for January 27, 2024.