BANGI – A woman and her boyfriend were charged for the murder of a three year-old boy at the Magistrate Court here today.
However, no confession was recorded from both of the accused, Ieda Nor Esbi Baharduin, 35 and Norazizol Baharum, 34. The couple kept their heads down in the accused dock and merely nodded in understanding after the charges were read to them before Judge Effandi Nazila Abdullah.
They were charged for purportedly and jointly murdering the victim on 2 September 2021 between 6.30 am and 10.41 am at 109, Jalan 2/1, Blok 2, Seksyen 2, Bandar Baru Bangi.
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The couple was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code and read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code which carries the mandatory death sentence.
The prosecution was handled by Deputy Public Prosecutor Hakim Amir Abdul Hamid, meanwhile, the two accused were unrepresented. No bail was offered to the duo.
The court set 14 October for the mention of case and submission of chemical report.
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The unfortunate child passed away at a private hospital on 2 September. The Kajang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zaid Hassan who verified the incident said that the victim sustained serious injuries on his abdomen and body.
The woman is the birth mother of the child who was abused by her boyfriend at their rented house in Bandar Baru Bangi. -MalaysiaGazette
