NIBONG TEBAL: Two women were arrested to assist in investigations into the murder of a Myanmar national at a house in Taman Belibis, Simpang Ampat here on Sunday (May 31), bringing the total number of suspects arrested to three.
Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) OCPD Supt Jay January Siowou said the arrests followed the detention of the main suspect, a 38-year-old man who was apprehended by members of the public at the scene before being handed over to the police on Sunday.
"In the incident at about 3.20pm, the 31-year-old victim was confirmed dead at the scene due to multiple stab wounds to the body. Also injured in the incident was a 26-year-old woman who is currently receiving further treatment at Seberang Jaya Hospital," he said in a statement on Monday.
Supt Jay said preliminary investigations found that the incident is believed to have stemmed from a domestic dispute. However, the exact motive is still under investigation.
Police also seized a knife believed to have been used in the incident, and CCTV footage from nearby areas has been obtained and is being analysed.
"The victim's body has been sent for a post-mortem today," he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt using a dangerous weapon.
He also urged members of the public with information on the incident to come forward and assist investigations by contacting the investigating officer, ASP Mohd Rizal Abd Rashid, or any nearby police station.
It was earlier reported that a Myanmar man was killed while his wife was injured, believed to have been attacked by a fellow countryman. - Bernama
