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Roti canai vendor charged with murdering five-year-old niece in Johor
A roti canai maker has been charged in the Kota Tinggi Magistrate's Court with the murder of his five-year-old niece, whose body was discovered at Tanjung Sedili river. The accused appeared in court to face the serious charge.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA TINGGI — A roti canai vendor faced murder charges in the Magistrate's Court here today in connection with the death of a young child whose remains were found in a river in Johor.
The accused, a roti canai maker, was brought before the court to answer to the charge of murdering his five-year-old niece at Tanjung Sedili river. The discovery of the child's body had prompted a police investigation that led to the filing of charges against the vendor.
The case has drawn attention to child safety concerns in the state. Details surrounding the circumstances of the child's death and the evidence gathered by investigators remain subject to court proceedings.
The Magistrate's Court is handling the case, with proceedings expected to continue as the legal process unfolds. The accused's next court appearance has not yet been announced.