KUALA LUMPUR: Five Myanmar nationals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman compatriot whose body was found in a rented room in the Bandar Teknologi Kajang industrial area near here.
Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Naazron Abdul Yusof said the suspects aged 28 to 45, including two women, were arrested separately between 1pm and 6.30pm in the Bandar Teknologi and Semenyih areas on Wednesday (Nov 6).
Police also found and seized a knife from one of the men.
"A call was received from a 52-year-old local man at 1.09am informing us that the 40-year-old victim was found unconscious and covered in blood.
"Police arriving at the scene found the victim dead with 12 stab wounds on her body, which was rolled up inside a mattress," he said in a statement on Wednesday night.
According to ACP Naazron, a neighbour reported hearing a commotion and the victim shouting for help before a suspect, believed to be a man, was seen fleeing the building while holding a knife.
"The autopsy conducted by a pathologist from Hospital Serdang at 10am on Wednesday confirmed that the victim suffered injuries to the abdomen, resulting in significant blood loss.
"The motive is believed to be jealousy.
"All suspects will be remanded tomorrow (Thursday, Nov 7) to assist in the investigation,” he said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
He urged those with information on the case to contact the nearest police station or case investigating officer Asst Supt Mohamad Hafeez Hamzah at 019-6556536. – Bernama
