A woman in her 70s was attacked by her husband in Taman Desa Sejahtera, Kota Tinggi, Malaysia, on yesterday. The assault occurred after a disagreement escalated regarding the volume of the television. The husband, reportedly intoxicated, used a parang – a type of Malaysian machete – to slash his wife. Details regarding the extent of the woman’s injuries have not yet been released by authorities. Police are investigating the incident as a case of domestic violence. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic abuse and the dangers of alcohol consumption fueling violent outbursts within families in Malaysia. The husband is currently in police custody.