MUKAH, Nov 3: A 69-year-old woman was allegedly threatened with death by her younger brother and his wife after asking them to stop drinking tuak (traditional rice wine).

In a statement, Mukah District Police Chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said that the incident happened at approximately 10.30am on Nov 2 when the complainant was visited by her 57-year-old brother and his 21-year-old wife.

“Both suspects were believed to be intoxicated before an argument broke out after the complainant reprimanded them and asked them to stop drinking tuak.

“During the incident, both suspects allegedly threatened to kill the complainant and her husband. Subsequently, one of the suspects went into a room and was seen holding a machete.