NILAI, Jan. 3 -- Police reportedly believe the main suspect linked to an improvised explosive device (IED) blast last month acted out of personal revenge, following preliminary investigations into the case.

Nilai district police chief Superintendent Johari Yahya said questioning so far indicated the homemade device was produced due to a grudge against the suspect's former girlfriend, according to Berita Harian.

"Based on questioning, the suspect admitted to making the IED out of revenge against his former girlfriend. They are said to have ended their relationship five years ago," Johari reportedly said whencontacted yesterday.

Johari reportedly said investigations were still ongoing but had been affected by the suspect's health conditi...