{
  "id": 11809468,
  "title": "Hammer attack leaves Marang man dead, sister injured while trying to intervene",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hammer-attack-leaves-marang-man-dead-sister-injured-while-trying-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/04/hammer-attack-leaves-marang-man-dead-sister-injured-while-trying-to-intervene/237588"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 4, a tragic incident unfolded in Kampung Tasek, Marang, where a man named Mohd Nasir Ismail, 43, lost his life after being brutally attacked with a hammer by his mentally ill younger brother. Nasir was the eldest among nine siblings and sustained severe head injuries in the altercation.\n\nHis mother, Hasnah Sulong, 63, was present in the living room when she heard screams and the sounds of a struggle emanating from another part of the house. Upon calling her husband, Ismail Ibrahim, 80, he entered the house and found Nasir in a dire condition, covered in blood with critical head injuries. Ismail immediately called for help.\n\nHasnah's other child, Affendi, 42, who has a history of mental health issues, is believed to have been responsible for the attack. In an effort to intervene and prevent the fight, her daughter Rurazmiza, 36, was also injured when struck by the hammer.\n\nThe tragedy brought back painful memories for Hasnah, who is a stroke survivor, as it reminded her of an incident 12 years ago when the same son stabbed her husband. Despite this painful history, the family continued to care for and live with him.\n\nThe Marang District Police Chief, Supt Saari Mohamed, confirmed the incident upon inquiry.",
  "summary": "MARANG, Oct 4 — A man died after he was believed to have been bludgeoned with a hammer by his mentally ill younger...",
  "key_points": [
    "Mohd Nasir Ismail, 43, dies from hammer attack in Marang",
    "Sister Rurazmiza, 36, injured while trying to intervene",
    "Mental illness linked to 42-year-old attacker Affendi"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hammer attack leaves Marang man dead, sister injured while trying to intervene",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hammer-attack-leaves-marang-man-dead-sister-injured-while-trying-to-11811765",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Man beaten to death with hammer by mentally ill brother in Marang domestic tragedy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/man-beaten-to-death-with-hammer-by-mentally-ill-brother-in-marang",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:33:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}