MELAKA, Oct 9 — The Melaka High Court sentenced a jobless man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of killing his friend in Pulau Sebang, Alor Gajah, six years ago.
Judge Datuk D. Suria Kumar sentenced AS Sitambarasan, 34, from the date of his arrest on Sept 23, 2020, after taking into account the public interest, including the manner of the killing and the disposal of the body.
In delivering his judgment, the judge urged the accused to repent and not repeat the offence, noting that his actions have also burdened his family.
“I hope you use your time in prison to reflect on your actions. This should not have happened. You could have been with your mother, who is suffering from cancer and needs your care. Your wife has also been involved in an accident and fractured her leg. You should be by her side, helping her,” he said.
