Lorry driver remanded for allegedly assaulting his wife
A 56-year-old lorry driver has been remanded for four days starting today to assist investigations into allegedly hurting his wife at a house in Kampung Permatang Pauh, Simpang Empat, near here, on ...
Source: BERNAMA · September 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM · AI-assisted report
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KANGAR, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
A 56‑year‑old lorry driver was remanded for four days on Thursday, September 23, to assist investigations after his 49‑year‑old wife filed a police report alleging he assaulted her at their home in Kampung Permatang Pauh, Simpang Empat, near Kangar, on September 15.
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Kangar police chief Assistant Commissioner of Police Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the suspect was arrested after the victim lodged the complaint yesterday. He said the investigation found that the husband allegedly slapped his wife on the left cheek, head‑butted her, pushed her onto a sofa and attempted to strangle her during an argument that began at about 9.30 pm on the night of the incident.
“The housewife sustained bruises on her abdomen,” Yusharifuddin said in a statement released today. He added that the dispute reportedly arose when the victim warned her husband not to go out at night, suspecting he was meeting another woman.
According to the police chief, the victim claimed the marital dispute had been ongoing for two years after she discovered messages between her husband and an unidentified woman on Facebook. “Since then, the victim has often questioned her husband, who denied the allegations and allegedly slapped her when confronted,” Yusharifuddin said. He further alleged that on one occasion the suspect beat the woman until she lost consciousness.
The police issued a Pol 59 medical examination form to the victim, who is receiving treatment and examination at Hospital Tuanku Fauziah (HTF) in Kangar. Yusharifuddin said the case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which deals with voluntarily causing hurt, and Section 18 of the Domestic Violence Act 1994, which provides protection for victims of domestic abuse.
The four‑day remand will allow investigators to gather further forensic evidence, interview witnesses and verify the medical findings documented by the hospital. Police have not disclosed whether any additional charges beyond the two statutory provisions will be pursued, but the use of both criminal and domestic‑violence statutes indicates a coordinated approach to address the alleged physical abuse and the broader pattern of marital conflict.
The incident highlights the role of law‑enforcement agencies in responding to domestic‑violence complaints in Perlis, where the police force has been urged to act swiftly on reports of spousal abuse. The issuance of a Pol 59 form signals that the victim’s injuries are being formally recorded, a step that can be critical for any subsequent prosecution under the Domestic Violence Act.
While the case does not directly involve corporate entities or market activity, the arrest of a lorry driver—a profession integral to Malaysia’s logistics and freight sector—underscores the social responsibilities that transport operators face. Drivers often work irregular hours and may be subject to personal stresses that can spill over into family life, raising concerns for employers about employee welfare and the potential impact on operational safety.
The police statement did not mention any employer involvement or whether the driver’s employer has been notified of the arrest. However, the incident may prompt transport companies to review their employee assistance programmes and consider measures such as counselling services or stricter monitoring of driver conduct, especially given the driver’s alleged involvement in a violent domestic dispute.
The case remains open, with investigators continuing to collect evidence over the remand period. No further updates on the suspect’s legal status or any forthcoming court proceedings have been released.
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