Ipoh housewife charged over fatal stabbing bedridden mother in Menglembu

A 49-year-old housewife, Chew Loong Thye, has been charged with the murder of her 70-year-old mother, Ching Lai Kheng, in Menglembu. The incident occurred at their home in Taman Wang on September 27 between 7.15pm and 7.30pm. Chew was ordered to undergo a psychiatric assessment due to her admission of taking psychiatric medication.

The charge carries a potential death penalty or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years with at least 12 strokes of the cane. The court has fixed November 22 for the mention of the case and the submission of the psychiatric report. The victim, who was bedridden and required intensive care, had recently been brought home from an old folks' home in Pusing and was being cared for by Chew and her son-in-law.

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