KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — An unemployed 50-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 36-year-old interior designer Muhammad Sharqawi Abu Bakar, who was found with 20 stab wounds in his Bandar Sri Damansara apartment last month.

The accused, Lim Wah Siong, appeared in the Petaling Jaya Magistrates’ Court but did not enter a plea, as the charge falls under the High Court's jurisdiction. The incident occurred on September 14, around 9 PM, with the charge brought under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty.

The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 8 to review the chemical and post-mortem reports. During the investigation, police received a report from a concerned neighbor who heard a struggle but did not see the victim leave. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim's body with multiple stab wounds, including severe injuries to the ribs, chest, and wrists.

Authorities suspect that the murder may have stemmed from a burglary that escalated into a fatal confrontation."**

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