Indonesian man arrested after wife found dead in Kalabakan

An Indonesian man has been arrested in Kalabakan, Malaysia, following the discovery of his wife's body with injuries to her hands, head, and neck at a plantation workers' quarters. The 37-year-old victim, a plantation worker, was pronounced dead at the scene on Monday evening. Her 38-year-old husband, also an Indonesian national, is accused of attempting to slit his throat with a sickle, resulting in injuries to his neck.

He is currently receiving treatment at Tawau Hospital. Police believe the incident stemmed from marital problems following the couple's return from a holiday. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. The police urge anyone with information related to the case to contact the investigating officer, Maliki Majuni, or visit the nearest police station.

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