Second suspect in Johor parang attack on Singaporean, arrested

Another suspect linked to the slashing of a Singaporean man in Kampung Tengah was arrested on Feb 4.

Kluang district police chief Bahrin Mohd Noh said the 31-year-old suspect was detained at 2.30am in Jalan Durian Tunggal in Taman Durian Tunggal, Melaka.

"According to initial investigations, both arrested individuals admitted that they had been recruited by another suspect still at large to carry out acts of vandalism, including throwing paint and smashing car windows at the victim's residence.

"The fugitive suspect allegedly promised a payment of RM5,000 (S$1,500) upon completion of the job," he said in a statement on Feb 5.

A Magistrate's Court here granted a remand order for the second suspect on Feb 4, and he will be detained until Feb 6.

The suspect has a record of three criminal and eight drug offences, the statement read.

He also tested positive for drugs.

The case is being investigated under Sections 324 and 427 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and for committing mischief resulting in loss or damage.

Earlier, a 37-year-old man was arrested for slashing a Singaporean man with a parang at Kampung Tengah.

Assistant Commissioner Bahrin said the incident occurred at 5.55am on Jan 31.

"Following the incident, a team from Kluang police station arrested (the first suspect) at the scene at 6.10am," he said.