while they were on their holiday in Britain last year. Fong Soong Hert, 50, on Friday appeared before a Newcastle Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Newcastle Crown Court gave The Straits Times confirmation that Fong is still in remand.The Northumbria police said in a Facebook post on Dec 9 last year that they received a call at around 7.15am on Dec 6 with a report of concern for Madam Pek at the hotel.
Madam Pek Ying Ling died on Dec 6 last year at the County Aparthotel. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS Emergency service personnel fought to save Madam Pek's life after they found that she was not breathing, but she was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.The couple, who had been married for more than 27 years, were on a family vacation in Britain.
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