She Promised Him Power - The Mona Fandey Case
In 1993, the disappearance of a Malaysian politician led police to one of the country’s most shocking murder cases. At its centre was Mona Fandey—a former pop singer turned bomoh whose extravagant lifestyle, promises of wealth and power, and carefully crafted image attracted followers from across Malaysia.
But Mona’s story isn’t just about superstition or ritual. It’s about influence.
In this episode of Missing Context, we revisit the murder of Mazlan Idris and look beyond the sensational headlines to ask a different question: How did an educated, internationally travelled public official…
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