Penang shooting: Accused bodyguard says he can't afford a lawyer


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 22 Mar 2017

Filepic of Ja'afar Halid

GEORGE TOWN: The bodyguard accused of going on a shooting spree at the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway last December, killing a businessman and suspected gang leader with a "Datuk" title, among others, says he cannot afford a lawyer.

Ja'afar Halid (pic), 38, was brought before four courts on Wednesday, but will have his cases mentioned again pending medical reports on the victims.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Education, people's well-being are vital focuses of 13MP, King decrees
Nation's interests take priority over individual states' rights, King decrees
Melaka announces special public holiday for civil servants on 1 Ramadan
MMEA detains boat, three crew over identification documents
Housewife loses nearly RM240,000 to bogus investment scheme
BM must be given priority, decrees King
King wants corruption stamped out
Cops nab 72 in raid on Klang cockfighting den
Sultan Ibrahim opens fifth session of 15th Parliament
MetMalaysia issues advisory on tropical storm Nokaen

Others Also Read