Kota Kinabalu: The High Court here has fixed trial dates beginning this December for a 72-year-old man accused of murdering his former fiancée, whose dismembered remains were discovered in a rubbish bin at Taman Indah Permai, Sepanggar.
Judicial Commissioner Dayang Ellyn Narisa Abang Ahmad scheduled the trial of Piluta Samad for Dec 14–16 and Dec 18 this year, followed by Feb 15–19, Feb 24–26, and May 24–28, 2027.
The court also fixed Nov 16 for further pre-trial case management, with witness statements to be served by Nov 30 ahead of the hearing where approximately 35 prosecution witnesses are expected to testify.
Piluta is charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code with murdering Hamidah Husin @ Lisa between 6pm and 7pm on Feb 11 at a house in Kampung Sri Kenangan, Jalan Sepanggar.
The accused, who previously pleaded not guilty after being certified fit to stand trial by Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang, remains remanded as the charge provides no bail.