The two Thai nationals being brought to court in Kangar today to be charged with the murder of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officer late last month. (Bernama pic)KANGAR: Two Thai nationals were charged at the magistrates' court here today with the murder of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer late last month.

No plea was recorded from Pradit Rimat, 22, and Rotchahan Tehpuyu, 21, after the charge was read to them in Thai by an interpreter before magistrate Ana Rozana Nor, as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

Both accused were jointly charged with the murder of Roshaimi Ridzuan, 41, near the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority jetty in Sungai Padang here between 11pm on Oct 26 and 1.30am on Oct 27.