Double stabbing in Air Itam: Factory worker accused of murder faces death or 40 years in prison if convicted

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — A 32-year-old factory worker has been charged with murdering a father and his daughter in George Town.

Muhammad Farhan Izzuddin Rosman, who is currently being treated at Penang Hospital for self-inflicted injuries, appeared before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi at the hospital ward on Wednesday, November 13, where he confirmed that he understood the charges. report published Star Today.

The first charge accuses Farhan of murdering 62-year-old Zulkifli Ibrahim near the elevator of an apartment complex in Jalan Lengkok Angsana, Air Itam, between 12.54pm and 1.25pm ​​on November 7.

In the second accusation, it is claimed that Zülkifli killed his 30-year-old daughter, Siti Zulaila Zülkifli, at the same place and time.

The charges fall under Article 302 of the Criminal Code, which deals with murder; This article provides for the death penalty or a maximum of 40 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction.

Farhan attended the hearing without legal representation and no plea was recorded as murder cases fall within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

While Deputy Public Prosecutor M. Darrshini is leading the prosecution, Judge Nadratun fixed January 15 as the date to hear the case.

On November 7, it was reported that Zülkifli and Siti Zulaila were found dead in the apartment, while Farhan was found with multiple stab wounds and was taken to the hospital.

Police reports show that Siti Zulaila worked at a hardware store and her father was a driver.

According to Acting North-East District OCPD Supt Lee Swee Sake, unrequited love was determined as the reason.

“The suspect had known the victim since last year and had feelings for her. But he wasn’t interested in her.

Angered by the rejection, the suspect reportedly threatened to kill the victim’s family in their home before the incident.