Phillip Choon Tee Lim, 50, charged of murdering a renowned Aussie medico has been released after spending 18 long years in prison. He was one of the two men who were involved in assassinating a famous surgeon, Victor Chang in the year 1991.

Lim along with Chew Seng Liew were ordered a sentence of 24 to 26 years, but the former was deported back to KL after spending 18 years! He was released after he won a legal fight for his independence.

Victor Chang from Sydney, was an applauded heart surgeon and had earner ample fame, courtesy his contribution in heart transplant methods. He was killed by the two accused, an incident that shocked the whole world! Reports say that Chang was gunned down in the suburb of Mosman, near his house, on his way to the clinic. It was an unsuccessful extortion effort!

Choon, along with four Immigration officials, were due to board a plane to Malaysia, but some technical problems caused a delay in their scheduled take off.

Lim was struggling to get his freedom for a long time. His struggle paid off as the NSW Supreme Court granted him the freedom to go back to his country of origin. But his release would assure that he is permanently removed from Australia, confirmed Director of NSW Immigration Department, Gavin McCairns.

Now Lim has gained the status of an “Unaccompanied Malaysian Citizen” as now his PR Visa for Australia has been permanently ceased!