Murder suspect causes stir by claiming dead husband also present in court


SEREMBAN: A former lecturer charged with the murder of her husband caused a stir when she told High Court Judge Rohani Ismail that the deceased was present and would like to address the court on Wednesday (April 19).

Lau Seck Yan, 56, who had pleaded not guilty to murdering 55-year-old Poh Seng Hiap, then addressed the court in English and said that she would be speaking on his behalf.

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