KUDAT, April 28 -- A primary school teacher claimed trial in a Sessions Court here on Monday to eight charges of committing sexual physical assaults against four pupils.

Lowoyon Elod Jiviol, 33, who appeared before judge A. Akhiruddin @ Boy Acho, was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.

The indictment provides for a jail sentence of up to 20 years and whipping, upon conviction.

Lowoyon was accused of committing the offences on the two boys and two girls at a school between 7.30am and 8am between December 30, 2024 and January 3.

The court released Lowoyon on RM2,000 bail for each charge and with one local surety.

His case will be mentioned back on May 14.

Lowoyon was represented by counsel Syl...