R Ganesalingam, 49, nodded after the charge was read to him before magistrate A Karthiyayini, Bernama reported.

No plea was recorded as the murder case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

Ganesalingam, who is a trader, is charged with murdering K Tinesh Kumar, 33, in front of the Taman Seri Kapar junction at  Batu 12 Jalan Keretapi Lama, off Jalan Kapar, Klang, at 9.47am on March 5.

The charge, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, provides the death penalty or imprisonment of up to 40 years and whipping of not less than 12 strokes, if not sentenced to death, upon conviction.

Deputy public prosecutor Nadia Syuhada Rosli appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was represented by lawyer K Nathiya.

The court fixed April 22 for mention of the case pending the forensic report.