2 Thais charged with MMEA officer’s murder
Both men were unrepresented and the court did not allow bail and set Jan 5 next year for mention.
Two Thai nationals, Pradit Rimat, 22, and Rotchahan Tehpuyu, 21, were charged in Kangar court today for the murder of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officer, Roshaimi Ridzuan, 41. The incident occurred near the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority jetty in Sungai Padang between 11pm on Oct 26 and 1.30am on Oct 27. No plea was recorded from the defendants as murder cases are heard in the High Court.
Both accused face the death penalty or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years if found guilty. They also face charges of smuggling nine Myanmar migrants using an unregistered boat, for which they have pleaded not guilty. In the same court, both men pleaded guilty to entering Malaysia through an unauthorized route, for which they have also pleaded guilty.
The immigration case was set for mention on Dec 15, and an interpreter will be appointed for the seven Myanmar nationals also charged with illegal entry. Both defendants remain in custody without bail.
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