Man bludgeons elder brother to death with hammer

Police chief Saari Mohamed confirmed a brutal attack in Marang, Malaysia, where a 43-year-old man is believed to have fatally bludgeoned his younger brother with a hammer inside their family home at Kampung Tasek. Nasir Ismail, the eldest among nine siblings, suffered severe head injuries and tragically died from the assault. His mother, Hasnah Sulong, 63, recounted hearing screams and struggle sounds before discovering Nasir covered in blood with severe head injuries.

Hasnah also mentioned her 80-year-old husband, Ismail Ibrahim, was present when he saw his son Nasir. Hasnah's second child, Rurazmiza, 36, sustained back injuries while attempting to intervene in the altercation. Rurazmiza revealed that her husband has a history of mental health issues and was previously stabbed during a similar attack 12 years ago. Marang police chief Saari Mohamed confirmed the incident upon inquiry.