Police probe sudden death after body of man found in drain near George Town shophouses

Police said a 37‑year‑old man was found dead in a drain beside a row of shophouses along Jalan Kedah in George Town this morning. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri (New users only) It's tax relief season! Get up to RM300 when you save with Versa! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. By Malay Mail Thursday, 21 May 2026 5:34 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — A 37‑year‑old man was found dead in a drain beside a row of shophouses along Jalan Kedah in George Town this morning.The New Straits Times reported that passersby alerted police at 9.26am after discovering the man unconscious in the drain.North-east district deputy police chief Superintendent Lee Swee Sake said initial checks identified the deceased as a local man from Kapar, Selangor.He said police believed the man had been homeless and staying in the area where he was found.“A forensic team from the Penang police headquarters conducted further investigations at the scene and on the body, but found no elements of foul play,” he said.He said the body was sent to the Penang Hospital Forensic Department for a post‑mortem scheduled for tomorrow.Police have classified the case as a sudden death report, and investigations are ongoing.