SIBU: The police have detained 12 men linked to the murder of a businessman early Thursday in Jalan Wong King Huo here.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Mazlan Mansor said the suspects included two people who were previously remanded for five days in connection with the killing of businessman Clement Tan Teck Howe, 29.
He said the suspects were in their 20s and police were tracking down several others still at large.
In the incident, Tan who was having a drink with his friends about 1am at a coffee shop in Jalan Wong King Huo, was confronted by two men before a quarrel ensued.
This eventually led to a brawl and Tan was beaten up until he lost consciousness. He was rushed to hospital where he died at 5.22am.