The body of E Muniandy of Taman Kajang Utama, Selangor, was found in the bathroom by motel employees who heard a commotion in the room at 8.15pm, said Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Saifi Abdul Hamid.

Muniandy, he said, had checked into the motel on Jalan Kelab Cinta Sayang at 6.10pm with two other men who were seen leaving in a hurry two hours later.

Muniandy also had injuries on his left temple and on his right side and back, he said in a statement today.

Saifi said police arrested two men in their 20s at a nearby housing estate within six hours of the incident.

“The motive for the murder is still under investigation and the two suspects, who are self-employed, will be remanded for seven days from today to assist in the probe,” he said.

Muniandy’s body has been sent to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar.