Arab-Malaysian Bank founder Hussain Ahmad Najadi was gunned down in Kuala Lumpur, said the police.
The incident took place in a car park near the Kuan Yin Temple at Lorong Ceylon at 2pm. Hussain was with his wife at the time.
Kuala Lumpur deputy CID chief Khairi Ahrasa told Bernama that the couple were attacked by two assailants from behind.
Hussain, 75, was shot twice on the torso while his wife, 49, was shot on the arm and leg. Hussain succumbed to his injuries while his wife has been warded.
Khairi said that preliminary investigations suggested that three suspects between 35 and 40 years of age were waiting for Hussain outside the temple.
Hussain was said to have met a friend at the temple to discuss business matters.
"The suspects escaped in a taxi. The motives have yet to be established by it is believed to be related to business," said Khairi.
A witness told Bernama that he heard more than five shots being fired.
The incident took place in a car park near the Kuan Yin Temple at Lorong Ceylon at 2pm. Hussain was with his wife at the time.
Kuala Lumpur deputy CID chief Khairi Ahrasa told Bernama that the couple were attacked by two assailants from behind.
Hussain, 75, was shot twice on the torso while his wife, 49, was shot on the arm and leg. Hussain succumbed to his injuries while his wife has been warded.
Khairi said that preliminary investigations suggested that three suspects between 35 and 40 years of age were waiting for Hussain outside the temple.
Hussain was said to have met a friend at the temple to discuss business matters.
"The suspects escaped in a taxi. The motives have yet to be established by it is believed to be related to business," said Khairi.
A witness told Bernama that he heard more than five shots being fired.
Hussain is an Iranian with permanent residency status.
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