A COUPLE was charged in a magistrate’s court in Kuching today with the murder of a four-year-old boy early this month.

However, no plea was recorded from Ling Kok Liang, 51, and Wendy Chai Xue Zhen, 36, after the charge was read out to them before magistrate Zaiton Anuar as the case comes under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

The couple was charged with the murder of Eric Chang Wei Jie at no. 1493, Lorong 2, Taman Riverview, Jalan Daya, Bintawa, Kuching between 5pm on March 4 and 9.15am on March 8.

The charge was framed under section 302 of the penal code, which provides for the death sentence upon conviction.

The court set May 9 for mention. – Bernama, March 31, 2022.