Man to hang for death of adopted daughter


Abdul Aziz Abdullah being brought out after the High Court sentenced him to the gallows after he was found guilty for causing the death of his adopted daughter here in Johor Baru on Jan 7. pix by LIM CHENG KIAT / The Star

JOHOR BARU: He pulled his 12-year-old adopted daughter out of their flat, kicked her back and abdomen before throwing her to the floor.

For abusing and causing the death of Nur Jalilah Abdullah, the High Court here sentenced 44-year-old Abdul Aziz Abdullah to death.

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