JOHOR BARU: A 22-year-old man was charged at a Magistrates Court here with murdering his mother.
J. Saravanan was charged with murdering K. Malilla, 47, using an iron rod at their home in Kampung MIC in Ulu Tiram. He had also allegedly stuffed his mother inside a travel bag after the incident between 9.30am and 10.30am on Oct 5.
The accused J. Saravanan, 22, being brought to the Johor Baru magistrate's court Wednesday. discovered in the travel bag placed under the kitchen sink at their home after she was reported missing 24 hours earlier.
The accused faces the death sentence if convicted under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Saravanan, who was dressed in a black shirt and jeans, appeared calm as the charge was read. No plea was recorded.
Magistrate Hafizah Johor Ariff Johor ordered the case to be transferred to the High Court.
DPP Rashidah Abdul Radzaz prosecuted while the accused was not represented.
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