A Malaysian man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting his 4-year-old niece. The court increased his original sentence of 12 years after he appealed for a lighter punishment. The man, who is self-employed, was convicted of physically and sexually abusing the child. The case has sparked public outrage and calls for stricter laws against child abuse. Legal experts say the ruling reflects growing awareness of the issue in Malaysia. The victim’s family has not commented publicly on the case. Authorities are now reviewing the case to ensure all legal procedures were followed.