Man charged with murdering 6-month-old son
The charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code carries the death penalty upon conviction.
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A medical assistant was charged at the Ipoh Magistrate’s Court today with murdering his six-month-old son last month.
Zahrul Ashrik Zulkaflee, 30, nodded in understanding when the charge was read out before magistrate Jesseca Daimis.
No plea was recorded as murder cases are under the High Court’s jurisdiction.
According to the charge sheet, the civil servant was charged with murdering his baby, Muhammad Zakir Asyraf, at a house in Kampung Kepayang, Fairpark at about 10pm on March 17.
The charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code carries the death penalty upon conviction.
Deputy public prosecutor Syahirah Azahar prosecuted, while Zahrul was not represented.
The court set June 12 for remention.
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