KOTA BAHRU: The man who was shot dead on Jalan Hutan Kuin in Machang, near here, yesterday evening, was found to have a criminal record, including for drug-related offences.
Kelantan police chief Zaki Harun said the 38-year-old businessman was in a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in front of an auto parts shop when he was shot.
Based on preliminary investigation, two unknown male suspects in a white Honda car fired several shots from close range at the 4WD, hitting the victim who was in the driver’s seat, he said in a statement today.
Zaki said the victim died at the scene and the body was sent to Hospital Machang for a post-mortem.
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