Rosli Abd Rahman, 58, pleaded not guilty to the charges read before judge Nooriah Osman.

The offences were allegedly committed between November 2020 and November 2021 in Kuala Terengganu and Marang, Terengganu.

The alleged victim was 16 years old at the time.

Of the 13 charges, five were framed under Section 376 (2)(F) of the Penal Code for rape and eight charges under Section 14 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 for physical sexual assault, sexually communicating with the victim, and doing other acts that involved physical contact with the child without sexual intercourse.

If found guilty, he faces imprisonment between three and 30 years, as well as whipping.

The court set bail at RM30,000 and fixed Feb 20 for mention.

Deputy public prosecutor Intan Nor Hilwani Mat Rifin prosecuted, while the accused was represented by Hayyatuddin Muhamad.