Malaysia

Man in his 20s killed in suspected revenge attack in Banting, three arrested

Police have arrested three local men in their 30s following the fatal attack, which involved the victim being assaulted and slashed by a group of assailants

Updated 38 minutes ago · Published on 03 Nov 2026 1:44PM

Man in his 20s killed in suspected revenge attack in Banting, three arrested
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder - November 3, 2026

A MAN in his 20s was killed after being assaulted and slashed by a group of people in a suspected revenge attack in Banting early Tuesday.

Kuala Langat police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said the district police headquarters’ control centre received information about the incident through MERS999 at 12.01am.

Following investigations, police arrested three local men, all in their 30s, in the Banting area.

“The actual motive for the incident is still under investigation,” he said in a statement on Tuesday.

He urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward at the nearest police station.

Information can also be channelled to the Kuala Langat district police operations room at 03-3187 2222.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. - November 3, 2026

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