PDRM arrested a 33-year-old man in Tangkak, Johor, after he was suspected of slitting his wife’s throat before attempting to set his in-laws’ house on fire.
The man was said to have murdered his wife at his house in Taman Cahaya, Bukit Gambir on Monday (June 2) using a vegetable knife. The murder happened between 4:15 PM and 4:30 PM. He then made his way to his in-laws’ house in Lenga, Pagoh, Johor, which was about 40 KM away from his house, in an attempt to set the place on fire.
However, the man only managed to torch a few vehicles that were parked outside the house.
PDRM in Tangkak detained the suspect yesterday around 7 AM (Tuesday, June 3) and told the media that an official statement will be released soon.
The suspect wailed and chanted religious phrases at court
This morning (June 4), the suspect was brought to the Magistrate Court in Tangkak for a remand order, effective today until June 10. In the presence of the media, the suspect smiled before being brought into the court.
He also wailed and chanted religious words, including “Allahuakbar”, loudly several times. The man, however, tested negative for drugs, reported Harian Metro and BERNAMA.
He is now being investigated under Section 320 and Section 435 of the Penal Code for murder and arson. As of the time of writing, PDRM has yet to release a statement on the matter.
Stay tuned as we keep you updated.
