PENAMPANG: Police have arrested a 42-year-old man wanted in connection with a murder case that occurred more than 17 years ago.
Acting Penampang police chief ASP Arisanti Aziz said the suspect was detained on 22 October at a residence around Kolombong, Inanam, in Kota Kinabalu following continuous police tracking and investigation efforts.
She said the arrest was made to facilitate investigations into the death of a man on 11 April 2009 at Beverly Hills, Penampang.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides for the death penalty or imprisonment of not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years, and if not sentenced to death, caning of not less than 12 strokes, subject to applicable legal provisions.
Arisanti added that the arrest demonstrates the Royal Malaysia Police's commitment and determination to fight crime and ensure individuals suspected of serious offences are tracked down and brought to justice.
