Police in Penang, Malaysia, are hunting for a Myanmar national suspected of murdering a 32-year-old man in Simpang Ampat. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, April 18, 2026, at a house in Taman Sentosa.
According to Seberang Perai Selatan district police chief, Superintendent Lee Chong Chern, the victim was found with slash wounds on his neck and body. Preliminary investigations suggest the motive was a personal dispute. The suspect, who worked at a nearby factory, fled the scene after the attack.
Authorities have identified the suspect and are conducting an intensive manhunt. They have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
