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Defence rests case in Bandar Utama school murder trial
The defence team concluded its case in Shah Alam on Monday following testimony from the 15-year-old accused of murdering a secondary school student. The trial now moves toward closing arguments.
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SHAH ALAM — The defence in the case of a teenage boy charged with murdering a female schoolmate at a Bandar Utama institution has closed its case after the accused took the stand to testify in his own defence.
The 15-year-old defendant presented his account to the court at the Shah Alam courthouse, where the high-profile trial has been underway. The decision to have the accused testify represents a significant moment in the proceedings, as it allowed the defence to present its version of events directly through the principal accused.
With the defence case now concluded, the trial moves into its final phase. Closing arguments from both the prosecution and defence teams are expected to follow, after which the court will proceed to deliver its verdict on the murder charge.
The case has garnered considerable public and media interest given the circumstances involving young people at an educational institution. The court's handling of the matter reflects the serious nature of the allegations and the legal processes involved in juvenile criminal cases in Malaysia.