Murder suspect arrested in Kunak
Published on: Monday, June 16, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 16, 2025
By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: KUNAK: Police have arrested a foreigner on Saturday to assist in the investigation of a woman's murder at a remote plantation on Jalan Tingkayu. A team from the Kunak District Police Headquarters traced and detained the suspect at a nearby plantation following information provided by members of the public.
Advertisement The arrest came after images of the male suspect circulated on Facebook and WhatsApp groups, with authorities believing he could assist in the investigation. The suspect is currently being remanded to aid the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code. On Friday, a woman in her 40s of Visayan-Filipino nationality, who worked at the palm oil plantation, was found murdered with severe head injuries believed to have been inflicted multiple times using a sharp object. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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