Malaysia

Cops remand married couple over death of elderly mother

74-year-old woman’s demise being probed as murder, say police

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 02 Jun 2023 12:17PM

Cops remand married couple over death of elderly mother
It has been reported that a 74-year-old mother was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter in their home early yesterday morning. – Pixabay pic, June 2, 2023

KANGAR – Police have obtained a seven-day remand order, starting today, against a woman and her husband to assist in the investigation into the death of her elderly mother in Taman Cempaka Putih, Tambun Tulang, yesterday.

The suspects, both aged 34, were brought to the Kangar magistrates’ court at about 10.25 this morning. The remand order was issued by magistrate Siti Nor Hasliza Md Ali.

Arau district police chief Ahmad Mohsin Md Rodi confirmed the remand order and said the case was being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

Yesterday, it was reported that a 74-year-old mother was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter in their home at 4.30am.

The victim, Rashidah Chong, suffered broken ribs and bruises on both eyes, as well as on her forehead, crown, and tongue. – Bernama, June 2, 2023

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