M. Manimaran, 27, was charged in Manjung Magistrate's Court on May 14, 2026, with the murder of 85-year-old Tang Kai Kong. The killing occurred during a robbery at the victim's house on Jalan Melayu, Ayer Tawar, Manjung, between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on May 7, 2026 [1, 2].
Manimaran faces a charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries either the death penalty or imprisonment for up to 40 years, along with at least 12 strokes of whipping if the death sentence is not imposed [1, 2]. No plea was recorded at the hearing since murder cases fall under the High Court’s jurisdiction. The case’s next mention is scheduled for August 20, 2026, pending post-mortem reports [1, 2].
At the same proceeding, Manimaran pleaded not guilty to a separate charge of methamphetamine use on May 8, 2026. This charge was made under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment or a RM5,000 fine [1, 2].
The murder and drug charges follow police allegations that Manimaran used methamphetamine the day after the killing. The drug use reportedly occurred at 12:30 p.m. on May 8, 2026 [1, 2].
The victim, Tang Kai Kong, was 85 years old at the time of his death. The accused is 27 years old [1, 2]. The Manjung Magistrate’s Court will revisit the case after August 20, 2026, as investigations continue [1, 2].
