Labourer charged with attempted murder of youth

The accused is being sent for detention in prison after he is charged for the offence.
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SIBU, March 18: An odd job labourer has been charged at the Sessions Court today for attempted murder on a 16-year old youth.

The 25-year-old accused was charged under Section 307 of the Penal Code.

The offence provides for an imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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He was accused of committing the offence at 8.30pm on March 3, 2020 in a rented room in Jalan Hua Khiew by attacking the youth using a machete.

Justice Stella Augustine Druce denied bail for the accused.

She also ordered that the accused be present in court on April 21 for case management.ā€” DayakDaily

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