Malaysia’s Highest Court Affirms Death Sentence for Convicted Murderer of AmBank Founder
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s top court has reaffirmed the death sentence for a former tow truck driver found guilty in the high-profile assassination of a prominent bank founder, marking the culmination of a legal saga that has captivated the nation for over a decade. In a definitive ruling issued Monday, the Federal Court denied Koong Swee Kwan’s plea for a reduced sentence, reinforcing the extraordinary nature of the crime which involved the cold-blooded murder …