{
  "id": 11856779,
  "title": "Mentally disabled suspect remanded for 7 days over fatal hammer attack in Marang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/mentally-disabled-suspect-remanded-for-7-days-over-fatal-hammer",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127968/mentally-disabled-suspect-remanded-for-7-days-over-fatal-hammer-attack-in-marang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A mentally disabled 42-year-old man suspected of murdering his 43-year-old elder brother in Marang, Kuala Terengganu, has been remanded for seven days. Magistrate Yuhanis Mohd Roslan issued the detention order on October 4, 2026, at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital, where the suspect is currently held.\n\nThe murder occurred around 9am yesterday in Kampung Banggol Tasek, Bukit Payong, after a dispute over money. The victim, Mohd Nasir Ismail, died from repeated blows with a blunt object, while his 36-year-old sister, Rurazmiza, suffered injuries trying to intervene.\n\nPolice apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident occurred on a roadside in Bandar Bukit Payong. Initial investigations indicate the suspect's motivation was anger over the victim's frequent requests for money. However, police stress the motive remains under active investigation. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculations that could prejudice the ongoing inquiry or disrespect the family's privacy.",
  "summary": "A 42-YEAR-OLD mentally disabled man suspected of murdering his elder brother in Kampung Banggol Tasek, Bukit Payong, Marang, has been remanded for seven days beginning today to assist police investigations. The remand order was issued by Kuala Tereng...",
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  "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",
        "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"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}