Singaporean who died by suicide in KL homestay was wanted by Malaysian cops for alleged sexual assault

Singaporean who died by suicide in KL homestay was wanted by Malaysian cops for alleged sexual assault

The Singaporean man and woman were declared dead at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (above) on May 16.

PHOTO: Google Street View

PUBLISHED ONMay 19, 2025 4:54 AMByLim Kewei

A 43-year-old Singaporean man discovered dead at a Kuala Lumpur homestay on Friday (May 16) was wanted by the Malaysian police for his suspected involvement in several criminal cases, reported Shin Min Daily News on Sunday.

The decomposing bodies of the man, surnamed Xie, and another Singaporean woman surnamed Zhuang, 33, were found on the bed of a homestay in Cheras, KL.

District police chief Aidil Bolhassan reportedly said on Saturday that burnt charcoal and suspected ketamine had been found in the room.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa said on Sunday the deaths of Xie and Zhuang — who were a married couple — have been ruled as suicide, reported the New Straits Times.

2 Singaporeans found dead in KL homestay, ketamine found

2 Singaporeans found dead in KL homestay, ketamine found

When contacted by Shin Min on Sunday, Cheras district police chief Aidil confirmed Xie was wanted by the police for several alleged offences including sexual assault.

According to him, the offences include exploiting any person for purposes of prostitution, the selling of obscene materials, and dishonestly or fraudulently assisting in the release of any demand or claim.

Aidil also told Shin Min that Xie was suspected of physical sexual assault on a child on April 30, with the case investigated under Section 14 of the Child Sexual Offences Act 2017.

On Monday, Malaysian media outlet China Press reported that the man did not show up in court on May 14 to face charges relating to the last case.

According to the Shin Min report, the couple wedded last May and have a business in Malaysia.

SINGAPORE HELPLINES

Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800
Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222
Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928

lim.kewei@asiaone.com

For more original AsiaOne articles, visit here.

malaysia deaths police crime

homepage

trending

trending

HairFun salons admit to targeting, misleading seniors to buy packages after elderly man forced to pay $1,000 for hair treatment

HairFun salons admit to targeting, misleading seniors to buy packages after elderly man forced to pay $1,000 for hair treatment

Paige Chua to perform piano publicly for first time at Singapore Heart Foundation charity show

'I don't think the situation has been handled very fairly': Parents frustrated as ECDA probes Little Paddington Preschool's closure

Kym Ng, Carrie Wong, Tay Ying and more to perform for Singapore Heart Foundation 55th Anniversary Charity Show

'The Labubu I need!' Pop Mart hints at new food-inspired collection, exciting fans

Boy, 4, caught smoking under a Bangkok bridge sent to government-run shelter

Singapore Pools launches new Toto fixed prize game debuting with June 12 draw

COE prices fall across most categories in first bidding exercise for June 2025

Off-duty cop helps catch thief on Scoot flight, urges public to 'stay vigilant'

'Funniest detour I've ever done': Motorcyclist helps buy petrol for stranded rider, wins praise online

Malaysia to begin VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles from July 1

Indonesian jailed for Bali bombing starts coffee business

Extension of Woodlands Checkpoint at Old Woodlands Town Centre to begin in September

Singapore

Singapore

East-West Line disruption: SMRT to be fined $3m for September 2024 incident

'I feel incredibly honoured': Drum major who dreamed of role as teen leads Singapore Police Force Band in centennial celebration

12-year-old girl locks herself in room, police negotiators called in

$1,097 for 3 pieces: Woman calls cop over clothing bill at Far East Plaza shop

'Both cases likely result of accidents': NParks addresses concerns over community cat deaths

Online claims about Covid-19 autopsy and vaccination laws are false: MOH

ICA issues verbal advisory to sole voter in Tampines Changkat SMC polling district for failing to update address

Beach Road slashing: Man gets 19 years' jail, caning for attempted murder of wife

In-store navigation and personalised recommendations: FairPrice trials smart trolleys in pilot plan to integrate AI

Fallen tree, debris all over: 3 taken to hospital following Hougang road accident

Entertainment

Entertainment

Him Law explains the 'enjoyment' of playing villainous characters

Thai actor Nonkul loses mother to cancer shortly before birthday, cancels fanmeet

Hong Kong celebrity couple Benjamin Yuen and Bowie Cheung expecting second baby

'I made a fool of myself': Malaysian woman trying to buy G-Dragon concert tickets accidentally buys ones for Kenny G

Travis Kelce celebrates Taylor Swift regaining control of her music

Cillian Murphy to feature in The Bone Temple, sequel for 2002 movie 28 Years Later

Sabrina Carpenter, Daniel Radcliffe and more sign open letter supporting LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention programmes

Michael J. Fox appeals for help finding lost Back to the Future guitar

Harvey Weinstein used Hollywood clout to abuse women, prosecutor tells jury

Ayumi Hamasaki denies Elon Musk fathered her child

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Unable to bear children, she proposed annulment of marriage so he could start a family. He chose love

New resort chalet run by co-living brand Coliwoo to open in Pasir Ris

Miss World 2025 sees first winner from Thailand - meet the political science student who champions breast cancer awareness

Jurassic World, inflatable playgrounds and more: Family-friendly events and activities this June holiday

Sushiro to open its first-ever digital conveyor belt system in Singapore at new Mandai outlet

We asked frequent concertgoers what makes the ultimate concert experience – here's what they said

Kyoto's viral Kichi Kichi Omurice chef is coming to Singapore, here's how you can meet him

Is Phnom Penh Southeast Asia's most underrated capital? Here's why it is time to visit

Micromanaged, mothered and finally free – learning to love mum from afar

We tour freehold landed homes within 1km of Tao Nan & CHIJ Katong (from $3.88m in 2021)

Digicult

Digicult

Slim, sleek, but slightly too short-lived: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review

World's best Dota 2 teams to compete for $1m prize pool in Singapore in November

A $500 wake-up call: How the Samsung Galaxy Ring made me realise my stress

Monster Hunter Wilds producer explains how game has remained unique and fresh over 20 years

Initiative by IMDA, AI Verify Foundation tests AI accuracy, trustworthiness in real-world scenarios

Under siege? Helldivers 2's latest city to be invaded by aliens could be spoof of Singapore

Honor 400 Series launches in Singapore with first free in-device AI image-to-video tool

Home Team humanoid robots to be deployed by mid-2027, $100m to be invested: Josephine Teo

Ado concert review: Singer without a face ignites fans while in cage with only silhouette visible

EU and US authorities take down malware network

Money

Money

Wall Street equity indexes close higher after US-China tariff truce

Giant deal: Malaysian company to acquire Cold Storage and Giant supermarket chains in Singapore

4-room HDBs without million-dollar sales - where to still find value today

$1.16m for a 4-room HDB flat in Clementi? Why this integrated development commands premium prices

Why these buyers chose older leasehold condos — and have no regrets

Can you still own multiple properties in Singapore? Here's what you need to know in 2025

Selling your home for the first time? Here's a step-by-step timeline to follow in Singapore

Why some central 2-bedroom homeowners in Singapore are stuck

How the interest rate cycle works - and what it means for your home loan

Tampines, Sengkang and more towns set new 2-room all-time-high records - is this part of a broader trend?

Latest

Latest

Daily roundup: Malaysia to begin VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles from July 1 — and other top stories today

New Orleans jail escapee posts social media video proclaiming innocence

Iran's Khamenei rejects US nuclear demand, vows to keep enriching uranium

US-backed Gaza aid group halts distribution, UN to vote on ceasefire demand

Family of Colorado fire-bomb suspect taken into ICE custody

We will never forget Tiananmen crackdown, Taiwan and US say on 36th anniversary

South Korea's new President Lee vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'

White House calls South Korea election 'fair', expresses concern about Chinese influence

Riding wave of voter anger, South Korea's Lee now faces policy challenges

In Case You Missed It

In Case You Missed It

Over 170 travellers nabbed for evading GST, smuggling large sums of cash in island-wide operation

Woman crawls out of storm drain in shocking Manila street scene

DBS staff, police stop 2 victims from losing $820k to government official impersonation scams

'Be humble in victory': PM Wong sends traditional 'Rules of Prudence' letter to PAP MPs after GE

Pedestrian, 84, dies in accident involving minibus in Choa Chu Kang

NDP 2025 marks SG60 with expanded celebrations from Padang to Marina Bay

Obesity rates are rising in Singapore, but is overeating the only cause?

Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students, threatens broader crackdown

'We apologise for the operational lapse': NUS responds to backlash over disposal of Yale-NUS books

This website is best viewed using the latest versions of web browsers.