Man Suspected of Murdering Wife Remanded for Seven Days

SEREMBAN: A man suspected of murdering his wife at a government staff quarters unit in Nilai last night has been remanded for seven days until October 22 to assist with investigations.

Nilai District Police Chief Superintendent Johari Yahya said the remand order was issued by Magistrate Nurul Azuin Mohd Talhah at the Seremban Magistrates’ Court this morning.

“The remand order was issued to facilitate further investigations,” he said.

Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Police Chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad clarified that the victim, who was initially reported to be a customs officer, had since transferred to the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS).

Earlier, media reports stated that Norhazwani Ibrahim, 35, was found dead after allegedly being murdered by her husband at a government staff quarters unit in Nilai last night.

Alzafny said police received information about the incident at approximately 8.30pm.

Utusan