However, no plea was taken from the accused, Jamal Husson, 22, and a 17-year-old juvenile as the subordinate court has no jurisdiction to hear the case.

Only a High Court judge can hear the case as the offence involves the death sentence or a jail term of between 30 and 40 years upon conviction.

Men below 50 years of age are also liable to be whipped a minimum of 12 times.

The duo and two others still at large are alleged to have murdered a Bangladeshi man identified as Summon at the farm in Telok Panglima Garang at about 4am on Dec 3.

Lawyer S Vinesh said magistrate Bukhori Ruslan has fixed for the case to be called up on Jan 27, for the charge to be read and explained again to the juvenile as he did not appear to understand Bahasa Malaysia.

“The court will arrange for someone to explain the charge in the language the juvenile best understands,” Vinesh told FMT.

Deputy public prosecutor Nur’ain Madihah Zulkifli appeared for the prosecution.

Vinesh, who was assisted by T Daneish, said both accused will be held in Sungai Buloh prison since bail is not allowed for a murder charge.