A WOMAN who is suspected of beating her husband to death at the Flat Nipah, Taman Daya, Johor Baru yesterday is held on remand for seven days.

The remand order, until July 22, against the 36-year-old self-employed was issued by a magistrate’s court senior assistant registrar Melody Woon Sze Mun in Johor Baru today for investigation under section 302 of the penal code.

The woman will also be investigated for a drug-related offence under section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

In the 7.50am yesterday, a 44-year-old self-employed man was found dead with injuries on the face and head, believed to have been hit by a blunt object.

Following the incident, police arrested a woman, believed to be the victim’s wife who tested positive for drugs.

Meanwhile, Johor Baru Selatan police chief Raub Selamat said they arrested a 52-year-old man believed to be involved in the case in Majidee, Johor Baru at 10pm yesterday.

“The labourer, who is the woman’s friend, tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine,” he said in a statement today.

“The man, who has five previous criminal records, is on remand for seven days beginning today.” – Bernama, July 16, 2022.