IPOH: A hawker was charged in the magistrates’ court here today with murdering his wife two days ago.
Wong Chun Foo, 56, nodded when the charge was read out to him before magistrate S Punitha.
No plea was recorded because the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
Wong is accused of killing Yew Mee Foong, 48, in a house at Kampung Simee between 8.30am and 9am on June 12.
The charge, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, carries the possibility of the death penalty upon conviction.
No bail was granted, and the court set Aug 19 for next mention of the case.
Deputy public prosecutor Vachitra Wong Rui Fern appeared for the prosecution. Wong was not represented.