KABONG, Nov. 14 -- Sarawak police have arrested a 28-year-old man after a 12-year-old Year Six pupil was found to be pregnant, Berita Harian reported last night.

The case came to light when the girl's mother took her to school to inform the management of the pregnancy, Saratok district police chief Deputy Superintendent Mathew Manggie said.

"The victim admitted to having sexual relations three times in mid-June," he was quoted as saying.

The woman also reportedly told the school that she wanted her daughter to stop schooling so she could marry the suspect.

The school head instead referred the matter to the district education office, which directed that a police report be lodged as the victim is underage.

Initial investigations found ...