Man charged with wife's murder in Ipoh

Bernama
Februari 10, 2022 

Ibrahim Abdullah, 51, was charged in the Ipoh Magistrate's Court today with the murder of his wife in Kampung Tawas last month. - Astro AWANI

IPOH: A man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with the murder of his wife in Kampung Tawas last month.

Ibrahim Abdullah, 51, nodded his understanding of the charge which was read out before Magistrate Jesseca Daimis.

However, no plea was recorded as the case falls under the purview of the High Court.

Ibrahim was alleged to have murdered Fatimah Manikam Abdullah, 44, at their house at Lorong Tawas 5, Kampung Tawas between 10 pm on Jan 26 and 3.05 pm on Jan 27.

He was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code which carries a mandatory death sentence if convicted.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Syahirah Azahar prosecuted, while the accused was not represented.
The court set April 13 for remention of the case pending medical report.
-- BERNAMA