BINTULU, April 28 -- Eight suspects believed to have been involved in a fatal brawl here on Sunday have been remanded for six days to assist with the investigation.

Magistrate Zuraini Ali Musa yesterday ordered for the suspects to appear in court again on May 4 at 9am.

The suspects, consisting of seven men and one woman, some of whom are foreigners, are all aged in their 40s.

Following the incident, the suspects fled to Miri but were swiftly apprehended by police.

Investigations are being conducted under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and the police are actively pursuing other suspects who remain at large.

Also at the court yesterday were the victim's relatives, who staged a protest outside demanding justice and judicial fa...