A 31-year-old Rohingya man was fatally stabbed at a house in Taman Belibis, Simpang Ampat, Nibong Tebal, on June 1, 2026, after being found with multiple stab wounds [1, 2, 3, 4]. A 26-year-old Rohingya woman who was at the scene sustained injuries and was treated at Seberang Jaya Hospital [1, 2, 3, 4].
Police arrested three Rohingya suspects linked to the case, including two women and a 38-year-old man, who was initially detained by members of the public [1, 2, 3, 4]. The suspects were remanded for seven days by a Bukit Mertajam magistrate court from June 1 to June 7, 2026 [2, 3].
Preliminary investigations suggest the stabbing may have stemmed from a domestic dispute, though police have not confirmed the exact motive. Seberang Perai Selatan deputy police chief Deputy Superintendent Mohd Norazmi Abd Ghapar said, "However, we are still investigating to determine the actual motive" [1].
Police seized a knife believed to be the weapon used in the stabbing. Seberang Perai Selatan district police chief Superintendent Jay January Siowou commented, "Police also seized a knife believed to have been used in the incident. The Forensic Unit conducted examinations at the scene and collected evidence to assist in the investigation" [4].
Forensic teams examined the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby premises as part of the ongoing investigation [1, 4]. The case is being investigated under Sections 302 (murder) and 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon) of the Malaysian Penal Code [1, 2, 3, 4].
On June 1 at 3:20 p.m., police received a report of the stabbing at the Taman Belibis house, and found the victim deceased at the scene while the injured woman was transported to hospital [1, 2, 4]. The post-mortem examination of the victim is scheduled for June 2 at Seberang Jaya Hospital [1].
