Maid abusers escape gallows

Taken away: Fong and Teoh being escorted by police in this file picture. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: A former wiring consultant and his wife who were initially sentenced to death for murdering their Indonesian maid escaped the gallows after the Federal Court amended the charge to culpable homicide.

A five-man Bench led by Court of Appeal president Justice Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin then sentenced Fong Kong Meng, 62, and housewife Teoh Ching Yen, 60, to 20 years’ jail.

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!
Courts & Crime , murder , homicide , maid death

Next In Nation
Two boats collide in Semporna, four injured, one missing
PM Anwar chairs Cabinet meeting fresh off the plane from Turkiye
Unregistered medication worth RM10k seized
Teluk Akuan contaminated with red soil, authorities urged to be tougher against perpetrator
Special NRD unit for Sabah, Sarawak needed to fix MyKad religious status errors, says Warisan
Villagers appeal to Sabah govt after rickety Ranau bridge collapses again
Teen who became 'money mule' released on two-year good behaviour bond
Man gets jail, caning for raping teen who took pity on him
Court sets April 29 to deliver verdict on Parliament suspension judicial review
Listen to 'big bro': Stay on for the party's struggle, Umno sec-gen tells Akmal

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.