Berita Harian reported that the husband was arrested by police at the scene.

According to the Malay-language daily, the stabbing is believed to have stemmed from a quarrel between the husband and the wife. It was witnessed by the couple’s 12-year-old daughter.

The quarrel at 8.30am is said to have occurred after the couple returned from having breakfast.

Police officers were seen carrying the woman’s body into a truck at about 11am.

Perak police chief Yusri Hassan Basri said police were investigating the incident and the Ipoh police would issue a statement in due course.