SEREMBAN: Police have obtained an order to remand a man for seven days to assist in an investigation into the murder of his 35-year-old wife.
State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the suspect, who is in his 30s, would remain in police custody until Oct 22.
He said the man surrendered to the police after allegedly committing the crime at a government quarters around 7pm on Thursday.
The deceased was an officer with the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency and based at the KL International Airport.
Initial examination by the police’s forensic team found that the victim sustained injuries consistent with stabbing, he addded.
“A knife along with several other items were seized.
“The incident is believed to have originated from a domestic dispute,” DCP Alzafny said in a statement.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Offenders can be sentenced to death or jailed between 30 years and 40 years and whipped, upon conviction.
