SINGAPORE \u2013 A former National University Hospital (NUH) male nurse faces two charges after he allegedly molested a 25-year-old man at the medical facility on April 18, 2024. <\/p>\n
Muhammad Shahrun Nizam Ahmad Ruslie is also accused of offering to perform a sexual act on him that day.<\/p>\n
On July 15, the 29-year-old Singaporean was charged with one count each of molestation and using words or gestures to insult another person\u2019s modesty.<\/p>\n
Court documents did not disclose if the alleged victim was a patient, a staff member or a visitor at the hospital.<\/p>\n
An NUH spokesperson told The Straits Times on July 18: \u201c(Shahrun) is no longer in service with us. We are fully cooperating with the authorities. As the matter is before the courts, we are unable to comment further.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shahrun\u2019s name was still on an online register of healthcare professionals in Singapore on July 18.<\/p>\n
His case will be mentioned again in court on Aug 12.<\/p>\n
If convicted of molestation, he can be jailed for up to three years, fined, caned or receive any combination of such punishments.<\/p>\n
Offenders convicted of using words or gestures to insult another person\u2019s modesty can be jailed for up to a year, fined or both.<\/p>\n
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