A 67-year-old man died after allegedly being repeatedly beaten with a blunt object on his arms, head and face in Permas Jaya, Johor, on Thursday afternoon.
The local man was found lying in a pool of blood before police arrested a 47-year-old local man believed to be involved in the incident.
Johor Bahru Selatan Deputy Police Chief Superintendent Ng Swie Chait said police received a report from a member of the public at 4.54pm.
The suspect was arrested about an hour later, at around 6pm, in front of an eatery in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya.
Police also seized an iron walking stick and a framed photograph to assist in the investigation.
Ng said checks revealed that the suspect had two previous records involving criminal and drug-related offences. However, a urine screening test found him negative for drugs.
The suspect has been remanded for seven days from today to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Ng added that the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the police at 07-218 2323.
