00:01A Form 5 student accused of killing his mother and brother was brought before the Ayer Kero High Court in
00:07Malacca for the first time on Thursday.
00:10The juvenile accused faces two murder charges and one charge of causing grievous hurt, and has indicated his intention to
00:18claim trial.
00:19When the charges were read before High Court Judge Surya Kumar D.J. Paul, he requested they be read in
00:27Mandarin and asked for proceedings to be conducted in the same language.
00:31He confirmed understanding the charges.
00:34The court set May 15 for mention and submission of case documents.
00:38Media access was not allowed as the accused is a minor.
00:42Defense lawyer Francis Augustine said the accused is in good mental and physical condition and remains resolute.
00:49He added that discussions will be held with the family on transferring the accused to a facility with better educational
00:56access as he prepares for SPM, subject to family consent.
01:01The accused is alleged to have killed his 51-year-old mother and 21-year-old brother between 5 a
01:08.m. and 5.30 a.m. on June 12, 2025, at a residence in Taman Rambai Mutiara, Malaka Tengah.
01:17If convicted under Section 302 of the Penal Code, he faces the death penalty or 30 to 40 years imprisonment,
01:24and at least 12 strokes of the cane if the death penalty is not imposed.
01:28He is also charged under Section 326 for allegedly injuring his 13-year-old brother with a folding knife.
01:37If convicted, he faces up to 20 years imprisonment as well as a fine or caning.
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