Initial probe indicates homicide, son believed to be suspectSUNGAI PETANI: A foul smell emanating from a house in Kampung Belau, Merbok near here led to the discovery of the bodies of three family members. “Upon inspection, the house was dark, the smell was strong and the door was locked from the inside. Officers had to force entry,” ACP Hanyan told a press conference at the Merbok police station yesterday, Bernama reported. “The couple are believed to have died more than 48 hours before discovery, while the 29-year-old victim is believed to have died more recently,” said ACP Hanyan. According to ACP Hanyan, the 29-year-old man had a history of mental health issues between 2018 and 2019, but was not known to have caused disturbances in the neighbourhood.

Source: The Star March 27, 2026 11:31 UTC