KUALA LUMPUR – A woman activist was found strangled to death in a house in Taman Bangi, Jalan Reko, Kajang, near here yesterday.
Kajang police chief Mohd Zaid Hassan said the victim, identified as Nik Khatijah Nik Mud, 32, was found by her male colleague at 9am.
Nik Khatijah was non-governmental organisation Ikram Muda Malaysia Advocacy Department manager.
Zaid said initial checks found ligature marks on the victim’s neck, and it is believed that she died more than 24 hours prior to being discovered.
“Police have classified the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
“Members of the public with information on this case are urged to come forward and record their statement with investigating officer Ismail Ahmad at 019-230-6107, or contact any police station to assist in the investigation.”
Ikram in a statement on its official Facebook page expressed condolences over the death of Nik Khatijah.
“We offer our condolences to the entire family of the late Nik Khatijah, her relatives, friends and all staff members at Ikram headquarters. May her soul be showered with the blessings of Allah, her sins forgiven, and soul placed among the righteous.” – Bernama, March 9, 2021
