M'sian woman suspected of murdering S'porean husband testifies at inquest
By Channel NewsAsia's Malaysia Bureau Chief Melissa Goh | Posted: 16 November 2009 1933 hrs

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian woman who is suspected of murdering her Singaporean husband and cutting the body up into parts has testified at an inquest set up to determine his death.

35-year-old Nora Jawi Spreen Jawi was released more than two years ago after the police failed to bring a case against her.

Looking calm and composed, Nora Jawi who holds a degree in finance from New York University, testified before the coroner on Monday.

Invoking her right under the law, she chose to remain silent on a series of questions that can possibly incriminate her.

She refused to answer questions relating to her relationship with her husband, Singaporean Goh Yoke Seng.

In the end, the coroner had to release her as a witness, ruling her uncooperative. An adverse inference can be drawn against her for choosing to remain silent.

Meanwhile, the high court has thrown out her written statement, a key piece of prosecution evidence.

The prosecution had tried to admit her initial statement to the police. It is said to be self incriminatory and crucial to their case.

More than two months on, the inquest to ascertain Goh's death is getting nowhere with the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP), and nowhere close to establishing when and how he had died.

The inquest will continue on December 11 with the DPP calling his final witness - the chief investigating officer. - CNA/vm