Couple to hang for maid's murder


Fong Kong Meng (second from left) and his wife Teoh Ching Yen (left) have been sentenced to death for murdering their maid. - Bernama

SHAH ALAM: A former wiring consultant and his wife were sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court here Thursday for murdering their Indonesian maid.

Fong Kong Meng, 58, and housewife Teoh Ching Yen, 56, were found guilty of murdering Isti Komariah, 26, at house No. 90, Jalan SS 2/6, Sea Park, Petaling Jaya, near here between May 14, 2010 and June 5, 2011.

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

Pahang hit by floods again, one relief centre opened in Raub
Body of second drowning victim in Dungun found
Bersatu still a steadfast partner in Perikatan, says Muhyiddin
Woman, jobless man charged with attempted murder of husband in Johor
Helicopter incident: Injured crewman to be transferred to Armed Forces hospital in Lumut today
AirBorneo’s inaugural flights take off from Kuching
Litterbugs may trim trees as part of new community service punishment, says Nga
Malaysian Medical Council records surge in applications for annual practising certs
Flood victims rise in Sarawak, Johor sees minor decrease
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in three states, KL and Putrajaya

Others Also Read