A 47-year-old teacher suspected of stabbing his 11-year-old son twice with a vegetable knife has been remanded for seven days to assist investigations under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.
The remand order was issued by Magistrate Ahmad Syafiq Aizat Nazri at the Kota Bharu Magistrates’ Court today.
The suspect, dressed in lock-up attire, arrived at the Kota Bharu Court Complex at 8.44am.
According to reports, the boy sustained serious injuries to the chest and abdomen in the incident, which took place yesterday at Kampung Banggol Che Dol, Pohon Tanjung, Pasir Mas.
Pasir Mas district police chief ACP Kama Azural Mohamed said police received an alert regarding the case at 9.08 am.
He said, “The incident is believed to have been caused by a domestic crisis, as the suspect is undergoing divorce proceedings with his wife for the third time.”
Police also stated that the suspect is believed to suffer from mental health issues and has been receiving psychiatric treatment since 2008. - May 3, 2025
