Turned over new leaf

But things quietened down in June.

Madam Ina said this was because Mr Lim had distanced himself from his secret society friends.

She added that Mrs Lim had told her that the couple's previous quarrels were because Mr Lim insisted on meeting up with his "brothers".

"For the last seven months, there has been peace. I'm so shocked that this has happened," she said.

The New Paper understands that the weapons used during the attack have been recovered.

Police investigations are continuing.

brynasim@sph.com.sg

This article was first published in The New Paper.

Photos: Lianhe Wanbao, Shin Min Daily, TNP