Man to face trial for allegedly murdering female jogger 8 years ago


PUTRAJAYA: The man accused of killing Chee Gaik Yap (pic), who was found raped and murdered in Sungai Petani eight years ago, will now face a full trial before the Alor Star High Court.

The Court of Appeal panel, led by Justice Linton Albert, unanimously set aside car salesman Shahril Jaafar's acquittal and discharge, ruling there was merit in having the accused enter his defence.

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