Man confesses to stabbing wife 13 times in Kulim over jealousy
A husband admitted to stabbing his wife thirteen times in Kulim, killing her, with jealousy cited as the motive.
Police in Kulim recovered a folding knife believed to be the weapon used in the fatal attack. The suspect surrendered at Lunas police station shortly after the incident. Investigators say jealousy triggered the stabbing, which involved multiple wounds to the chest and abdomen. The victim's body was sent to the forensic department of Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for examination. The case is being pursued under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Why it matters
The murder underscores the severity of domestic violence and the need for effective prevention measures.
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