Malaysian student couple arrested for violating public decency after video of sex act in car goes viral

7th April 2023 – (Johor Bahru) A video of a young couple engaged in sexual activity inside a red car parked at an empty parking lot in Johor, Malaysia, has gone viral on social media, leading to their arrest.

The clip has caused a stir online, with memes and jokes circulating, but it has also raised concerns among parents about what their children may be doing behind their backs.  The video, which was filmed by a bystander who approached the car, shows the girl sitting on her boyfriend’s lap with her pants off, wearing a Malaysian Red Crescent Society (PBSM) t-shirt, while her boyfriend’s face is clearly visible.

 The couple appears to be caught by surprise and the girl hides her face from the camera when confronted. The man then told the bystander that his ‘girlfriend was sick’. The boyfriend begged the bystander to delete the clip, but unfortunately, it has already spread on social media like wildfire. The incident took place in Taman Kota Masai, Pasir Gudang on 29th March at around 3pm, according to a statement released by the Johor police. The man involved is 22 years old, while the girl is 17 years old.

The red car and the PBSM t-shirt featured in the video were seized by the police.  The couple has been arrested and is being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code for the violation of modesty, which carries a maximum jail term of two years.

 In Malaysia, the age of consent for sexual intercourse is 16, and those who engage in sexual acts with girls below that age can be charged with statutory rape. Communications and Digital deputy minister Teo Nie Ching has taken action, reaching out to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to remove the video. She has also instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to take appropriate action.

The public is urged not to share the clip or make memes out of it, as it violates the privacy and dignity of the individuals involved.  The couple involved in the viral video is facing legal ramifications for their actions. Violating public decency, as charged under Section 377D of the Penal Code, is a serious offense in Malaysia, and the maximum jail term of two years reflects the severity of the violation.

The age of consent for sexual intercourse in Malaysia is 16, and engaging in sexual acts with minors below that age can result in charges of statutory rape.