The Malaysian Insight

A MARRIED couple was nabbed in Kulim, Kedah, last night over an explosion that killed a waiter in Pandan Indah, Ampang Jaya, on Thursday. 

According to sources, the couple was arrested at a house in Kulim at midnight yesterday. 

“The police are investigating the couple’s involvement in the explosion. 

“Both suspects were taken to the Ampang magistrate’s court to obtain a remand order,” said a source. 

Ampang Jaya district police chief Mohamad Farouk Eshak previously said the victim, a 28-year-old local man, was handling the package that was left on the bonnet of his Toyota Corolla Altis car when it exploded in his hand. 

“The victim suffered serious injuries to his body and hands and was rushed to Ampang Hospital for treatment. He was pronounced dead at 9.45pm,” he had said. 

Farouk said the incident is being investigated under section 302 of the penal code for murder. – January 4, 2023.