Father, son arrested after suspected murder of e-hailing driver
Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025
By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Ampang Jaya police chief Azam Ismail said the 37-year-old victim was reportedly a close friend of the son. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: A man and his son were arrested last month in connection with the suspected murder of an e-hailing driver in Ampang. Ampang Jaya police chief Azam Ismail said the 37-year-old victim was reportedly a close friend of the son, and that the murder might have been related to a debt. In a statement, Azam said police received a report from an assistant medical officer on June 22 about a death at a house in Taman Pandan Perdana. The victim was confirmed dead at the scene. A post-mortem at Ampang Hospital revealed signs of foul play, with the cause of death identified as a bacterial infection resulting from skin and bone injuries. The arrests were made on June 26 and June 28. The 73-year-old man was remanded for 13 days while his 36-year-old son was remanded for 14 days. Police also seized a bamboo cane and a pair of adjustable pliers believed to be linked to the case. Both suspects tested negative for drugs and have no criminal records. The case is being investigated for murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides for the death penalty or imprisonment of up to 40 years and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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