Man kills friend after argument over toilet

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JOHOR BARU - Police have launched a manhunt for a man who killed his best friend after they got into a heated argument over the usage of a toilet.

The deceased, known only as Juli, 37, was believed to have been told off by the suspect for using his (the suspect's) toilet in a rented house in Kampung Bakar Batu, around 6.30am on Friday morning.

It is learned that Juli was in the toilet at the time and scolded by the suspect, who wanted to take a bath and performed his prayers.

The suspect knocked on the toilet's door asking the victim to hurry up and both men had an altercation, during which the suspect took out a knife and stabbed Juli several times.

Johor Baru (South) OCPD Asst Comm Zainuddin Yaacob, who confirmed the incident, said police had launched a manhunt to find the suspect and believed he was still in the state.

ACP Zainuddin also urged those with information to contact the police hotline at 07-2212999 or lodge a report at the nearest police station.