Jobless man who admitted to murdering parents does not have mental disorder, court told
KUALA LUMPUR: A 44-year-old unemployed man, who admitted to murdering his elderly parents two years ago, has been deemed mentally fit to stand trial, according to a forensic psychiatric report.
Afendi Muhamad Agus @ Muhamed Ali was found to be of sound mind at the time of the incident, Hospital Bahanga Ulu Kinta's psychiatric specialist (forensic) Dr Allan Sia Ting Chan concluded in a Feb 7 report submitted to the High Court today.
Afendi, the couple's third child, had been living with them before his arrest.
Afendi was referred to the hospital in November last year under Section 342(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code to undergo checks and observation.
The report stated Afendi showed no signs of mental disorder, hallucinations, delusions, or intoxication when his parents were fatally stabbed at their Sungai Penchala home in December 2023.
"He was aware of the nature and consequences of his action and knew his actions were wrong and he had flouted the laws," the report read.
"Afendi's mental state is stable and he is eligible to be hauled to court to be tried and he is able to defend himself."
Sia said Afendi cooperated when he was interviewed and he could answer questions relevantly and there were not abnormal behaviour.
"He had never behaved aggressively and did not show suicidal tendencies. He cooperated well with the staff at the ward and could interact normally with other inmates.
"He was able to carry out daily routines and took care of himself independently without requiring assistance.
"Cognitive checks on his memory, focus, judgment and problem solving were normal," he said.
The report was read out to Muniandy by deputy public prosecutor Izalina Abdullah.
Afendi's lawyer, Mohd Ruzaini Zulkifli, confirmed that he had received a copy of the report.
Izalina said the facts of the case were ready but the case exhibits were not brought to court today.
Muniandy set May 20 for facts of the case and sentencing.
Afendi is currently serving a five-year jail term for a drug offence.
In November last year, Muniandy ordered a mental evaluation on Afendi to confirm his mental state before the court could accept his guilty plea.
Muniandy had summoned Brickfields district police headquarters Criminal Investigation Department senior investigating officer Assistant Superintendent Mohd Hasni Hussin who confirmed Afendi was of sound mind during the probe.
Ruzaini said Afendi appeared to be normal whenever they communicated and understood his questions and had answered them.
Afendi was accused of murdering Afendi was accused of murdering his father, Muhammad Agus@Muhamed Ali Omar, 82, and his mother Darlisma Njatu Saleh, 72.
The offence was committed between 7.10pm and 7.20pm at their home in Kampung Sungai Penchala, Jalan Penchala Hilir, in Brickfields district on Dec 9, 2023.
Afendi faces the death penalty or a jail term of up to 40 years and no fewer than 12 strokes of the rotan upon conviction.
He was arrested at the Sprint Highway Penchala Tunnel at 10.30pm on the day of the killings.
Police had received reports of a fight and found the couple dead in their house.
He had a history of nine drug cases and was reportedly out on bail at the time of the incident.
Keywords: Death Penalty Jail 40 Years Afendi Muhamad Agus Muhamed Ali Hospital Bahanga Ulu Kinta Psychiatric Specialist (forensic) Dr Allan Sia Ting Chan Mohd Hasni Hussin
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