Man remanded over murder of Felda settler in Johor
PENGERANG: A man has been remanded for seven days to assist in investigations into the murder of a settler with an axe at Felda Lok Heng Selatan.
A man has been remanded for seven days by a Pengerang Sessions Court judge to aid in the investigation of a settler's murder in Johor. The 41-year-old suspect will remain in custody until November 3 for further inquiries under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Dressed in an orange lock-up uniform, he entered the court around 9:45 am amid heightened security measures. The suspect was reportedly apprehended in an oil palm plantation in Kota Tinggi following a tip-off from police at 7:56 pm on Monday.
The victim, a 68-year-old man, was discovered in a pool of blood within the Felda Lok Heng Selatan area, sustaining severe injuries to his head and both arms. Police have recovered an axe and a motorcycle, both believed to be connected to the crime. The suspect's criminal history comprises six previous offenses involving both crime and drug-related activities.
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