SHAH ALAM: A man who allegedly beat his wife to death with a dumbbell has been charged with murder.
Izzat Saat, 38, nodded after the charge was read out to him in a Magistrate's Court here on Thursday (Dec 21), but no plea was recorded as the case is under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
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He was charged with murder by causing the death of Nurul Qurraisyia Zulkafli, 33, in a house at Jalan Congkak 32/48, Section 32 here between 10.30pm on Dec 14 and 10.30am on Dec 15.
The charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code provides for the death sentence, or imprisonment of up to 40 years and no fewer than 12 lashes, upon conviction.
DPP Saidah Fasihah Che Yussoff prosecuted, while Izzat was represented by Rezal Mazli Abdul Muin.
Magistrate Farah Rosnan set Feb 19 for mention for submission of the post-mortem and forensic reports. – Bernama
