The man will also be whipped three times, according to a report by Utusan Malaysia.

He pleaded guilty before Judge Nariman Badruddin and was charged under Section 367(2) of the Penal Code, which provides imprisonment of not less than 10 years and whipping upon conviction.

The accused committed the offence at a house in Taman Debunga, Merlimau, Jasin, around 4.20am on Jan 21.

Based on the facts of the case, he covered the victim’s face with a white cloth while she was asleep.

The accused then threatened the victim, who was seven months pregnant, with a knife and forced her to take off her clothes before raping her.

The accused, who was not represented, appealed for a minimum sentence.

Deputy public prosecutor Anis Najwa Nazari urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence, taking into account that the accused was an acquaintance of the victim’s husband.

She added that the victim was also pregnant when the crime was committed.