Two men found dead in separate incidents in Alor Gajah

ALOR GAJAH, 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 —

ALOR GAJAH, Malaysia — Two men, aged 57 and 38, were found dead in separate incidents in Alor Gajah on Thursday, prompting a police investigation that has so far uncovered no criminal element, the district police chief said.

The first victim, a 57‑year‑old man, was discovered at about 11.30 a.m. in a vacant shop‑house unit in Cherana Putih, Taboh Naning. Police received a report that a member of the public, conducting a routine patrol of the area, had found the body.

Ahmad said the initial examination “did not find any element of crime and the victim is believed to have been in the area without the knowledge of his family.” The man is thought to have died two days earlier.

The second incident occurred around noon in a flat unit at Simpang Ampat. The 38‑year‑old victim, a factory worker who lived alone, was found by his fiancée after he failed to answer phone calls the previous night. She entered the flat through a window, found him unconscious and called an ambulance.

Ahmad noted that “there was no sign of forced entry or crime detected in the two incidents and the cases were classified as sudden death (SDR).”

Police emphasized that the lack of foul play points to health‑related causes rather than criminal activity, underscoring the importance of community vigilance and timely medical attention. The incidents have drawn local attention to the need for regular health checks, especially among solitary residents and older adults.

The next step is a forensic autopsy at Alor Gajah Hospital, after which the police will release the findings. Authorities said they will continue to monitor the situation and advise the public on any health advisories that may arise from the investigation’s results.

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