# Domestic violence stabbing incidents in Malaysia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-stabbing-incidents-in-malaysia
> Updated: 2026-10-08T02:28:47.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

In mid-September 2026, a 43-year-old man in Kulim was arrested after allegedly stabbing his wife 13 times during an argument regarding jealousy. The victim was confirmed dead at Kulim Hospital.

In early October, a separate incident occurred in Kota Bharu involving a 47-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his 44-year-old wife six times. The victim, a nurse, sustained severe injuries to her neck and body. The suspect surrendered to police with a knife and was remanded for investigation.

Subsequent details regarding the Kota Bharu attack revealed that the couple was in the process of divorcing and that the husband had previously made death threats. During the assault, the victim’s 12-year-old son attempted to intervene and knocked the knife from the assailant, causing the blade to break before the man fled.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Kelantan nurse seriously injured in domestic stabbing attack

A 44-year-old nurse in Kelantan, Malaysia, was seriously injured after being stabbed six times by her husband during a divorce dispute.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kelantan-nurse-seriously-injured-in-domestic-stabbing-attack

### 2026-10-05: Kota Bharu man surrenders after allegedly stabbing wife six times

A 47-year-old man surrendered to police in Kota Bharu after allegedly stabbing his wife, a nurse, six times, leaving her with severe injuries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kota-bharu-man-surrenders-after-allegedly-stabbing-wife-six-times

### 2026-09-14: Kulim man arrested for fatal stabbing of wife

A 43-year-old man surrendered to police in Kulim, Malaysia, after fatally stabbing his 39-year-old wife 13 times following a dispute over jealousy.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kulim-man-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-of-wife

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Cite as: Domestic violence stabbing incidents in Malaysia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-stabbing-incidents-in-malaysia