A 28-year-old woman from Penang who was living in Perth, Australia, has died after allegedly being assaulted by her partner in what police described as a domestic violence-related murder.
Tan Kar Ming, who reportedly attended a well-known secondary school in Butterworth, was found unresponsive at a house on Taree Street in St James at about 8.30pm on Aug 26.
She was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital but later died from her injuries.
Homicide detectives suspect Tan suffered extensive injuries during an assault several days before her death, with police alleging that the incident occurred within a family and domestic relationship.
Her partner, Younis Qambari, has since been charged with murder and remains in custody. He is due to appear in court again on Sept 16.
The case has drawn further concern as Tan’s three children, aged three, five and seven, were reportedly at home on the day she died.
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook described the circumstances as horrific, saying the incident had occurred in the presence of children and expressing sympathy for those affected.
Tan’s death has left her family devastated, with her twin sister telling Australian media that she was struggling to come to terms with the loss.
The family had reportedly contacted police about three months before Tan’s death after becoming concerned for her safety when they noticed injuries on her.
Following her death, Tan’s family launched a fundraising campaign to support her three children. As of today, the campaign has raised about AUD58,261 (RM171,000).
The funds are intended to cover the children’s immediate living expenses, childcare, education and daily necessities, while providing financial stability as the family copes with the loss.
