Man kills friend after argument over toilet

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.

Family argument ends in murder

GEORGE TOWN: A heated family argument about financial matters led to the murder of a 42-year-old businessman early yesterday.

K. Gobinathan was stabbed and beaten up repeatedly by at least five assailants, believed to be his relatives, outside a house in Lorong Kulit, just past midnight.

A police spokesman said the group confronted Gobinathan and a heated argument ensued.

He said the argument turned violent and escalated into a brawl, resulting in Gobinathan being attacked with parang and sticks.

"The victim tried to put up a fight but was overpowered. He suffered head injuries and multiple stab wounds," the police spokesman said.

A witness, who declined to be identified, said the assailants also smashed the victim's motorcycle and the windscreen of another car parked nearby. They also damaged the victim's house.

Gobinathan's body was dumped by the roadside outside a car showroom in Jalan Masjid Negeri about 3.30am.

"We believe the victim was dragged to the showroom," he said.

The body was sent to Penang Hospital for a post-mortem.

Gobinathan married a teacher, in her 30s, last year, and his relationship with several of his relatives turned sour shortly after due to family squabbles.

Police have identified three suspects, two of whom are the victim's relatives.

-New Straits Times