Selangor Journal
Image is for illustration purposes only. — Picture via SHUTTERSTOCK

Man held for assaulting wife after she allegedly slammed door

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Police arrested a man for allegedly assaulting his wife during an argument at their home in Taman Maju Jaya, Ampang, on Monday (January 1).

The 2am incident began when the 45-year-old suspect was upset after his wife slammed the door, and an argument broke out.

Ampang Jaya District Police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said the suspect then hit his wife with his hands, causing her to suffer pain and bruises on her hands, legs, and body.

The 40-year-old woman suffered soft tissue injuries on her hands, right middle finger, and legs.

The suspect was then arrested at the grounds of the Ampang Jaya District Police Headquarters at 5.25pm yesterday. He was tested negative for drugs and does not have any criminal records.

“Police will seek a remand order for the suspect today,” he said in a statement today, adding the case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for intentionally causing harm and Section 18A of the Domestic Violence Act.

— Bernama

Top Picks

World Bank report’s issues already addressed by Education Ministry

Microsoft’s new investment is corporation’s largest single investment in Malaysia — PM

Salary hike an appreciation for civil servants — Minister