Felda settler hacked to death with axe in Johor rampage
Police officers investigate the scene where a Felda settler was hacked to death in Felda Lok Heng Selatan, Kota Tinggi, last night. Photo taken on October 27, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Facebook
By Ben Tan
First Published: Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026 8:35 AM MYT
KOTA TINGGI, Oct 27 — A Felda settler was hacked to death with an axe in an alleged violent rampage at Felda Lok Heng Selatan here last night.
The incident is understood to have occurred at about 7.30pm after the male suspect allegedly ran amok near his residence.
Armed with an axe, the suspect attacked the victim by the roadside.
The incident drew the attention of other residents before the suspect fled on a motorcycle.
Kota Tinggi police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman said police were investigating the incident.
He said police would issue an official statement on the incident today.
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