Mystery Of Missing Phone
By Rol Ezam & Ignatius Stephen

Bandar Seri Begawan - The case of a missing handphone is one of the many mysteries in a murder case in which a family of three met with horrifying deaths under shocking circumstances two years ago.

The woman, Seniwati binte Untong, 37, a lecturer, was tortured and sexually assaulted and met with a violent death at the hands of her attacker or attackers, the court now hearing the case was told.

She was found with her night gown and had suffered multiple wounds all over her body and tortured before finally being strangled.

Her husband, Maul bin Jambu, a 44-year-old Royal Brunei Airlines mechanic, was brutally bashed repeatedly with a heavy object possibly while trying to get away from his assailants.

There was blood everywhere.

Nothing was missing from the house. Not a piece of jewellery, gold or cash was touched.

But the lone object that had vanished was Maul's handphone.

A thorough search was made, Police Investigating Officer ASP Sabtu told the High Court. But Maul's handphone (8839359) which could have contained valuable information was gone.

Car salesman, Richard Chia Kok Hiong, 53, a neighbour, was arrested and charged with the triple murders soon after the tragedy.

The deceased included two-year-old NeenaAsmira, the couple's adopted daughter, who was smothered with a pillow.

The deaths happened at a government bungalow in Kampong Serusop in mid December 2004 and Richard was arrested two months later and charged. He is denying all charges.

Chief Justice Dato Mohammad Saied and Justice Dato Steven Chong are hearing the case.

Prosecution is led by Deputy Public Prosecutor Haji Yusree and assisted by DPP Pengiran Nina Jasmine.

Awang Yusof Halim and Siva Sankaran are defending.

Hearing continues. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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