Indian national Muruganathan Kathirvel, 25, was charged on Monday (Aug 31) of causing causing the death of Raj Maheshkumar, 29, by slashing his neck area with a chopper at about 10pm on Aug 29 along Tuas South Avenue 9.
In their statement on Sunday, the police had said that the accused and his victim were known to each other.
The 29-year-old was found lying motionless on the road and later pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic. Kathirvel was arrested within four hours.
The police also said that investigations are ongoing. His case will be heard again on Sept 7.
Muruganathan, who appeared in court via video link, dressed in a red polo shirt, has been remanded for a week.
The offence of murder carries the death penalty. ASIAONE
