My dad, my lover
PETALING
JAYA: A 46-year-old man has been having sex with his daughter the past three
years in their home in Kajang whenever his wife is not around.
The
incestuous affair would probably have continued if not for an alert uncle who
runs the hair salon where the 21-year-old woman has been working since
completing the SPM.
A
police source said the relative had borrowed the woman’s mobile phone on Nov 9
to make a call when he saw “steamy” text messages from the father to his
daughter.
“The
uncle’s phone had run out of battery and he borrowed the woman’s phone to make
a call.
“He
was shocked to see such messages from the girl’s father and immediately
questioned her.
“After
continued pressure, she confessed she had been having sex with her father since
she was 18. She also revealed she was a willing partner and was in love with
him,” the source said.
The
uncle brought the woman back to her home and confronted the father in the
presence of her mother.
The
man only sat in silence while his wife was deeply distraught over the
revelation.
“The
woman revealed the last time she had sex with her father was in October.
“She
also said her father, who runs a food stall in Kajang, gave her money each time
after sex,” the police source said.
The
source added that at first, the woman was reluctant to lodge a police report.
The
uncle, however, brought her to the Kajang police station as he was worried the
same fate would befall the woman’s nine-year-old sister.
The
man has been remanded until Nov 26 to facilitate investigations under Section
376A of the Penal Code for incest.
The 46-year-old man being led away by police officers in Kajang. |
The
offence carries a jail sentence of between six and 20 years, and whipping upon
conviction.
The
woman has been sent to the Kajang Hospital for a medical check-up.
Legal
sources said that if the father is charged with the offence, she could also be
liable under Section 376A.
“Under
the law, if both committed the offence, both can be charged but it all depends
on the circumstances of the case.
“It
will be up to the Attorney-General’s Chambers to decide whether the woman was a
victim or if she should be charged with the offence as well,” the source added.
Under
Section 376A, a person is said to have committed incest if he has sexual
intercourse with another person whose relationship to him is such that he is
not permitted to marry her under the law, religion or custom.
And
A view on the Story :
What’s wrong with incest anyway?
By Zan Azlee
Zan Azlee is a documentary filmmaker, journalist, writer, New Media practitioner and lecturer. He runs Fat Bidin Media www.fatbidin.com
Sex
between two consenting adults should not be made a fuss about. A male who is
willing and a female who is willing – once they get together, they should be
allowed to consummate.
It
doesn’t really matter if it is between a father and a daughter. Both are old
enough to evaluate the situation, and if they feel it is okay, then why
not ?
Yes,
you guessed it! I’m referring to that case hot in the media where a father and
daughter who have been enjoying a sexual relationship were caught by an uncle.
The
father is 46 years old and at that age, if he still doesn’t have more than
enough salt in his system than rice, then I don’t know what to say.
The
daughter on the other hand, already 18 years old when she started the 3-year
relationship with her father, is legally an adult. Minors are those who are
under 16 years.
How
can you ever doubt the emotions of love expressed by an 18-year-old girl? Love
is a feeling so pure, it should not be curbed and suppressed.
As
for the uncle who ousted their relationship, come on! Isn’t there anything
better he can to do with his time other than snooping around people’s mobile
phone?
And,
as for the mother, according to news reports, she is said to have been
distraught when the uncle confronted her daughter and her husband in front of
her.
Why
does she need to feel distraught? Face the facts lady! There must have been a
reason why your husband decided to have sex with your daughter.
Maybe
she didn’t pay enough attention to her husband? Maybe she didn’t know how to
rub his feet after a tired day at work, or she just didn’t know how to rub him
anywhere else at all!
If
we look at the letter of the law, statutory rape is when you have sex, whether
consensual or not, with someone who is underage.
And
if we’re still looking at the law, incest is not even stated anywhere.
Incestuous rape is punishable by law but remember – she is of age and
consenting, hence it is not rape.
Anyway,
who cares about the law? If pedophiles can declare that their “condition”
should be recognized as a sexual orientation, then what is wrong with incest,
right?
It’s
like people who smoke cigarettes or do drugs. They are only causing harm to
themselves and not affecting others. So let them be.
Why
criticize something that doesn’t cause harm and violence on others? The best
thing to do here is to live and let live. I’m sure their relationship will
prevail through this challenge.
And
in conclusion, I’d like to quote my favourite Shania Twain song:
“Ain't
nothin' better
We
beat the odds together
I'm
glad we didn't listen
Look
at what we would be missin'
They
said, ‘I bet they'll never make it’
But
just look at us holding on
We're
still together still going strong.”
I
have a daughter of my own so this is obviously a sarcastic reaction on my
point. My hope is that no one becomes desensitised to issues like these. –
November 22, 2013.
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