Suspect in Kg Gajah murder and rape case nabbed in Perlis

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Perlis, Malaysia, for the murder and rape of a woman near Kampung Gajah. Police solved the case within 24 hours after the suspect was tracked down following a fatal stabbing incident.
Why it matters
The swift arrest highlights local law enforcement's capability in handling violent crimes and provides closure to a high-profile criminal case.
Share Police have also recovered a knife that the suspect disposed of in a rubbish bin. Perak police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin said the arrest saw the murder and rape cases solved in less than 24 hours. (Bernama pic) IPOH : A male suspect believed to be involved in the fatal stabbing of a man at KM12, Jalan Trans Perak, near Kampung Gajah was arrested yesterday. Perak police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 30-year-old suspect was detained at Perlis Sentral Bus Terminal in Kangar, Perlis, at about 3.45pm by a team from the Perak and Perlis criminal investigation departments.
The article is a standard crime report based on police statements.
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