Foreign National remanded for 7 days over knife attack on siblings in Kepong break-in

A foreign national has been held for seven days in connection with a knife attack on two siblings and a subsequent fire in a Taman Sri Bintang home, police in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, have announced. The incident occurred on September 29, with the suspect apprehended on September 30. Sentul District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam disclosed that the suspect will be in custody until October 7, pending completion of investigations.

The attack, allegedly spurred by jealousy, transpired around 5:04am when police responded to reports of a break-in. Upon arrival, officers found fire damage outside the residence and two victims— a man and his sister— sustaining stab wounds. The suspect was seized inside a room, with a knife matching the injuries recovered by authorities.

Preliminary findings suggest jealousy may have driven the assault, potentially after the female victim reconnected with her former partner. The case falls under Sections 326 and 435 of the Penal Code, pertaining to grievous hurt caused by a dangerous weapon and mischief by fire, respectively.