BANTING - A man believed to have strangled his mother to death at a house here has been remanded for seven days starting Saturday to assist with the investigation into the case.
Kuala Langat district police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said the remand order against the suspect was issued until next Friday.
"The suspect, in his 20s, has been remanded for seven days starting today (Saturday).
"A urine screening test also found that the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and the motive for the incident is currently under investigation," he said on Saturday.
Previously, the Kuala Langat District Police Headquarters (IPD) District Control Centre received information regarding the incident from the MERS 999 Emergency Call Centre at approximately 1pm on Friday.
It was reported that initial examinations found the victim, in her 50s, was believed to have been murdered by strangulation around the neck.
Following the incident, police arrested the victim's son, believed to be connected to the case, to assist with investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Members of the public who witnessed or have information regarding the incident are urged to come forward to the nearest police station or contact the Kuala Langat IPD Operations Room at 03-3187 2222 to assist with the investigation.