Student charged with murdering 78-year-old man in Kuala Langat
SHAH ALAM: A student of a private higher education institution (IPTS) who went viral after allegedly admitting to driving under the influence of alcohol was charged in the Telok Datok magistrate's court in Kuala Langat today with murdering an elderly man last week.
A 23-year-old student from a private higher education institution in Shah Alam has been charged with the murder of an elderly man in Kuala Langat. N. Vishwesh, accused of taking the life of 78-year-old Eng Kim Kheng @ Ng Kim Swee, appeared before magistrate Maslinda Selamat in Telok Datok magistrate's court. The incident allegedly occurred around 7:20pm on August 7 at Kilometre 38, Jalan Klang-Banting-Port Dickson.
Vishwesh nodded in understanding to the charge, but no plea was recorded as murder cases are subject to the jurisdiction of the High Court. Prosecutors allege the crime under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or a prison term of 30 to 40 years. If the death penalty is not imposed, the convict will face whipping of at least 12 strokes.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Amirul Syafiq Yazid represents the prosecution, while T. Mishant stands in for the accused. Bail was denied, and the matter has been set for a mention on October 1.
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