Man's body found in Papar river

4 May 2025 • 11:36 PM MYT
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By: Jeremy Zabala

PAPAR: A man’s body was discovered floating near Sungai Kogopon, close to the water treatment plant, on Sunday afternoon.

District police chief Supt Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka said the deceased, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found by a passerby at about 12.30pm.

The body was found naked and without any form of identification on a rocky riverbank.

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Members of the public who have missing family members are urged to come forward to assist with identification.