KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 -- Personal conflict and daily financial issues are believed to be the motive behind the murder of a female student from a private higher education institution at a condominium in Bandar Sunway on Tuesday.

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said initial investigations found that the suspect and victim are believed to have known each other, were in a relationship, and had been living together, according to Astro Awani.

"At this early stage of investigation, police believe the motive is related to personal issues involving emotions and financial spending," he said at a press conference at the Selangor police headquarters today.

"For now, the suspect and victim are believed to have known each other and were in...