[UPDATED] Woman suspected of beating husband to death remanded seven days

JOHOR BARU – A woman who is suspected of beating her husband to death at Flat Nipah, Taman Daya here yesterday is in remand for seven days.

The remand order, which will last until July 22, against the 36-year-old self-employed woman was issued by the magistrates’ court senior assistant registrar Melody Woon Sze Mun here today for investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

The woman will also be investigated for a drug-related offence under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

In the 7.50am incident yesterday, a 44-year-old self-employed man was found dead with injuries on the face and head, believed to have been hit by a blunt object.

Following the incident, police arrested a woman, believed to be the victim’s wife, who tested positive for drugs.

Meanwhile, South Johor Baru police chief Raub Selamat said they arrested a 52-year-old man believed to be involved in the case in Majidee here at 10pm yesterday.

“The labourer, who is the woman’s friend, tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. The man, who has five previous criminal records including related to drugs, is being remanded for seven days beginning today,” he said in a statement today.

“Both individuals were believed to have been under the influence of drugs.” – Bernama, July 16, 2022