Man charged with murdering mother sent to Hospital Bahagia


GEORGE TOWN: The Magistrate's Court here on Monday (June 24) ordered a man charged with the murder of his mother to be referred to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Perak, for mental observation.

Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi, in allowing an application by deputy public prosecutor M. Darrshini, ordered that Soon Yong Aun, 40, be sent to the hospital for a month for observation under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Court , murder , mother , Hospital Bahagia , scissors

Next In Nation

TH RCI: Appointment of active politicians among weaknesses identified, Dewan Rakyat told
Wong Chen's quit decision let down not just PKR, but Subang constituents as well, says Ramanan
SMG, SCMP ink MOU aimed at strengthening business ties between M'sia, Hong Kong
Four arrested for illegal dumpsite on Johor agricultural land
63 investigation papers opened into encroachment, illegal mining in Kelantan
Authorities investigating discovery of child's body in Sungai Klang
Indonesian child found drowned
Sarawak schools athletics meet postponed over unhealthy air quality
Sabah Electricity says staff not sent to homes without official notice, warns of impersonators
Bank Negara warnings on Tabung Haji ignored since 2014

Others Also Read