Murder cases in Melaka increased by 150% this year, says state top cop

OVER TO YOU: Zainol (middle) witnessing the handing over from Mohamed Mahat to Md Nazri Zawawi (right).

MELAKA: Murder cases in the state witnessed an unprecedented spike of 150% from the beginning of this year to July 15 compared to the corresponding period last year, says Melaka police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Zainol Samah.

He said Melaka Tengah recorded nine cases of murder compared to four last year followed by one case in Jasin district which had zero last year.