Ulu Layar murder case: Cops seek whereabouts of two Indonesians
KUCHING: Police are seeking two persons of interest to facilitate their investigation into a recent assault case, which led to the death of a 31-year-old man.
The attack was alleged to have taken place at a rubber plantation in Ulu Layar, Betong, around 5.30pm on December 17.
In a statement issued yesterday, the police identified the two individuals as ‘Ee’ and ‘Oni’ – both Indonesians.
Ee is said to be between 20 and 30 years old, with pimples on his face; while Oni is has a small build, aged between 30 and 40 years old.
“Those who have any information regarding the whereabouts of these two men are required to contact the nearest police station,” said the police.
During a press conference held on Dec 18, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Ramli Din confirmed the case, informing reporters that two male suspects had attacked a 31-year-old man and his 48-year-old assistant with a machete and a blunt object.
The assistant survived the attack as he managed to flee into the nearby jungle.
The motive behind the attack is yet to be ascertained.
It is learnt that the victim’s cash amounting to RM14,800 was untouched.