Summary
- 18-year-old local student found dead in George Town.
- Police classify case as a Sudden Death Report.
- No criminal elements found in initial investigation.
- Post-mortem to determine the cause of death.
GEORGE TOWN, July 24 — Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old local student following an incident at Komtar on Friday afternoon.
The Northeast District Police Headquarters said it received a public report at about 4.05pm, prompting officers and emergency responders to the scene.
Fire and Rescue Department personnel later assisted in recovering the victim, who was pronounced dead by Ministry of Health personnel.
Police said preliminary investigations found no evidence of criminal involvement, and the case has been classified as a Sudden Death Report (LMM).
The victim’s body has been sent to the Forensic Department of Hospital Pulau Pinangfor a post-mortem examination.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and urged the public not to speculate while the investigation is in progress.
