Did prosecution meet reasonable standards in Bill Kayong case?

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Attorney-General's Chambers Urged to Clarify Standards in Bill Kayong Murder Trial Acquittals

An activist has called for the Attorney-General's Chambers to provide an explanation regarding the acquittal of three individuals accused of abetting the murder of PKR's Bill Kayong. The president of the Dayak National Congress (DNC), Paul Raja, questioned whether the investigation and subsequent prosecution in the case adhered to reasonable standards. The High Court judge discharged and acquitted businessman Datuk Stephen Lee, 46, along with Lie Chang Loon, 38, and Chin Wui Chung, 51, of abetment charges.
Acquittal of Three Individuals Charged with Abetment

Datuk Stephen Lee, Lie Chang Loon, and Chin Wui Chung were formally acquitted by the High Court. These three individuals had been charged with abetment in connection with the murder of Bill Kayong. While these three were discharged and acquitted, the primary accused, Mohamad Fitri Pauz, 30, was instructed by the court to present his defence.
Concerns Over Investigation and Prosecution Standards

Paul Raja, president of the Dayak National Congress, expressed strong reservations about the process, stating, "We want to know whether the investigation and the prosecution were done properly within the reasonable standard." This sentiment highlights a broader concern about the efficacy and diligence of the legal proceedings that led to the acquittals of the co-accused.
Circumstances of the Main Accused and Victim

The report notes that Stephen Lee reportedly departed for Australia shortly after the murder occurred. He was subsequently arrested in China before being brought back to Miri to face charges. Bill Kayong himself was fatally shot on June 21, 2016, around 8:20 am at a traffic light as he was commuting to work in Miri.

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