Arab Malaysian Banking Group founder Hussain Ahmad Najadi shot dead in parking lot, wife survives


KUALA LUMPUR: Arab Malaysian Banking Group founder Hussain Ahmad Najadi was shot dead while his wife was seriously injured when they emerged from the Kuan Yin Temple in Lorong Ceylon Monday afternoon.

A gunman who crept from behind, fired randomly at Hussain Ahmad, 75, and his 49-year-old wife at close range, killing the renowned banker on the spot near a car park.

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