Kuala lumpur: Three Myanmar nationals, including a woman, have been remanded for seven days until Monday to assist in the investigation into the death of a fellow countryman in Kepong. Sentul deputy police chief Supt Jasni Zolpa said the suspects, aged between 30 and 40, were arrested last Monday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, initial investigations revealed that the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding that escalated into a fight between the victim and the suspects, who were intoxicated. This altercation led to the victim's death. Supt Jasni Zolpa shared these details at a press conference at the Sentul district police headquarters.

The body of the 39-year-old victim was discovered under the MRT Metro Prima bridge along Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 1, Kepong, by members of the public at about 1.40 pm last Sunday. The case is currently being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which pertains to murder.

In a separate incident, Jasni mentioned that police detained four individuals-one man and three women-to assist in investigations into a fight in Sentul. This altercation is believed to have been caused by personal disputes and debt issues. The suspects were remanded for two days, with the period ending today. Police have identified three more suspects and are actively working to locate and arrest them. This case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code, which relates to rioting.