Man found dead near Kota Samarahan factory

Policemen investigating the scene.

By Malcolm Lau

KUCHING, Sept 14: A man was found dead in the bushes near to a factory at Kota Samarahan on Monday afternoon.

Kota Samarahan district police chief DSP Sudirman Kram said the body was spotted by a member of the public at 12.30 pm and police had gone to the scene.


According to him, there were no elements of foul play found at the scene and all the valuable items were still intact with the deceased. The man’s motorcycle was found not far from the scene as well.

Sudirman said that it was believed that the man was looking for used metals and aluminum near the bushes.

The man was pronounced dead by a medical officer at the scene. The body was later sent to Sarawak General Hospital.

Covid-19 test will be carried out on the deceased before a post mortem can be done.-DayakDaily