IPOH, Aug 29 — A resident of a nursing home was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with murdering a fellow resident last week.

Lai Mun Kong, 50, nodded after the charge was read out to him, but no plea was recorded as the case is under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

He was charged with murdering Lim Han Tong, 42, in a toilet at Pusat Jagaan Maju Jaya, Chemor, near here, between 6am and 6.50am on August 24.

The charge, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, carries the death sentence upon conviction.

Magistrate Jesseca Daimis set September 29 for mention and document submissions.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Aqilah Syaza Ariffin appeared for the prosecution while the accused was unrepresented. — Bernama