Singapore, Dec 2 (TIWN) An Indian-origin man charged with the murder of his business partner will be remanded at Singapore's Central Police Division for a week after his discharge from hospital, a court heard on Friday.

While it was not mentioned why Shanmugam was warded in the Changi General Hospital, he will be taken out during his remand period to assist with investigation in the murder case, The Straits Times reported.

During the brief court mention, District Judge Terence Tay declined Shanmugam's request to speak to his wife, saying it was up to the investigation officer to decide.