Woman in Her 50s Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Mother with Can Opener in Kuala Pilah

21 Feb 2026 • 1:48 PM MYT
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An elderly woman was injured in the neck after being stabbed by her own daughter in an incident at Kampung Segineh, Inas, Negeri Sembilan.

Kuala Pilah District Police Chief, Superintendent Muhamad Mustafah Hussin, said the police received a report from a member of the public informing them of a family dispute at around 7:08 PM.

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According to him, investigations revealed that the suspect had stabbed her mother in the neck using a sharp object believed to be a can opener.

“The victim, a woman in her 80s, was taken to Rembau Hospital for further treatment. Her injuries were reported to be stable and she remains under hospital monitoring.”

“The suspect is a woman in her 50s and is the biological daughter of the victim. The motive of the incident is still under investigation, and it is possible the suspect has mental health issues,” he told reporters.

Muhamad Mustafah added that the suspect has been detained to assist in investigations, and the case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing injury.

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Incident discovered by neighbours

Meanwhile, a source informed Kosmo! that the incident was discovered by the neighbours of the mother and daughter, who happened to come to the house to check on them.

The source said that upon arriving, the neighbour, who had earlier been asked by the victim’s other children to check on the pair, saw the suspect stabbing her mother in the neck.

The source added that the victim was rushed to Rembau Hospital by one of her other children due to injuries to her neck and eyebrow at the time.