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Man detained after alleged stabbing near Kepala Batas eatery
Published on: Monday, May 18, 2026
Published on: Mon, May 18, 2026
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Man detained after alleged stabbing near Kepala Batas eatery
The suspect fled in a Mazda 3 after allegedly stabbing a woman near a restaurant in Kepala Batas. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a suspect who fled in a Mazda 3 after allegedly stabbing a woman near a restaurant in Titi Gajah, Kepala Batas, last night.

Kota Setar police chief Syed Basri Syed Ali confirmed that the 32-year-old suspect was arrested early this morning, according to Berita Harian.

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“We successfully apprehended the suspect, who will be remanded today,” he was quoted as saying.

The 35-year-old woman was reportedly stabbed in the right side of her neck by a man she knew in the incident that occurred at 9.19pm.

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The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means.
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