Car salesman told to enter defence in rape and murder of UUM grad


PUTRAJAYA: The man accused of the death of Chee Gaik Yap, who was found raped and murdered in Alor Setar eight years ago, will now face a full trial before the High Court there.

The Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Linton Albert unanimously set aside car salesman Shahril Jaafar's acquittal and discharge, and ordered he enter defence.

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