A 50-year-old mechanic faces murder and attempted murder charges after a fatal incident at a Chinese cemetery in Kota Sentosa earlier this month.
KUCHING: A mechanic was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a 68-year-old Chinese cemetery worker.
Chang Nyet Nyee, 50, nodded after the charge was read to him before Magistrate Nursyaheeqa Nazwa Radzali.
No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
Chang, who was unrepresented, is accused of murdering Lo Thin Kuek at the Clan Chai Cemetery on Jalan Lumba Kuda at 11.30 am on Jan 3.
The charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code carries the death penalty or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years and at least 12 strokes of the cane, if convicted.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Chuah Khai Sheng did not offer bail, and the court set Feb 19 for mention.
In a separate proceeding at the Sessions Court, Chang pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder the victim’s son, Lo Shau Loong, 34, on the same day and at the same location.
That charge is framed under Section 307 of the Penal Code, read with Section 34.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohamad Aiman Mutallib Mohamad Shariff did not offer bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and the pending murder charge.
Sessions Court Judge Iris Awen Jon denied bail and set Feb 12 for mention and submission of documents.
