Cops arrest suspect in 2009 Penampang murder

 The suspect was detained at a house in Kolombong, Inanam, on Thursday.

Acting Penampang police chief Arisanti Aziz said the arrest was made to assist in the investigation into the death of a man on April 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu.

PETALING JAYA:

Police have arrested a 42-year-old suspect in connection with the 2009 murder of a man in Beverly Hills, Penampang.

Acting Penampang police chief Arisanti Aziz said the suspect was detained at a house in Kolombong, Inanam, on Thursday.

“The arrest was made to assist in the investigation into the death of a man on April 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Penampang.”

She said the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides for the death penalty or imprisonment of not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years, along with not less than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death, upon conviction. - FMT