Malaysia

Woman's body found floating in Klang River, police classify case as sudden death

Police classifying the case as a sudden death pending a post-mortem after initial investigations found no evidence of foul play

Updated 15 hours ago · Published on 05 Aug 2026 8:11AM

Woman's body found floating in Klang River, police classify case as sudden death
The body of an Indonesian woman was found floating in the Klang River near an industrial area in USJ 1, Subang Jaya - August 5, 2026

THE body of an Indonesian woman was discovered floating in the Klang River near an industrial area in USJ 1, Subang Jaya on Monday, with police launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Subang Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said police were alerted to the discovery by a member of the public at 12.58pm.

Initial investigations at the scene found the woman fully clothed, wearing a yellow jacket and light-coloured jeans. Her face was severely decomposed, while the skin on her hands and feet had peeled away.

A further examination uncovered a crossbody bag containing an Indonesian electronic identity card (e-KTP) and a photograph, confirming that the deceased was an Indonesian national.

The body has been sent to the Forensic Unit at Hospital Serdang for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.

Wan Azlan said the case has been classified as a Sudden Death Report (SDR) as investigators have, so far, found no indication of criminal elements.

Police have appealed to anyone with information relating to the incident or the possible identity of the deceased, including reports of missing family members, to contact the USJ 8 police station at 03-7862 7222 to assist with the investigation. - August 5, 2026

Spotlight

Malaysia

Malaysian man arrested at Singapore checkpoint with over 10kg of drugs

Malaysia

Thai border town Dan Nok fades as new border crossing diverts Malaysian traffic

Malaysia

1MDB Trial: UK investigator concedes he did not trace returned US$620mil back to Najib

Malaysia

11 dead, 35 injured during RXZ Members 8.0 event

Malaysia

Selangor MB apologises for police escort's behaviour towards road user (video)

Malaysia

Two detained in MACC probe into Tabung Haji RCI findings

Malaysia

Penang orders owners, operators of heritage shophouses to conduct regular inspections

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

‘Do not reveal information about your child on social media’ - Minister

Malaysia

Penang: Two tourists injured by falling debris along Armenian Street

Malaysia

Police identify KLIA screening officer as probe deepens into pilot drug case

You may be interested

Malaysia

MACC nets five more immigration officers as MYIMMS corruption and hacking scandal deepens

Malaysia

UMNO general assembly rescheduled to Sept 9–12

Malaysia

A stranger’s helping hand shows the Malaysia beyond politics (video)

By The Vibes Says

Malaysia

Police open five investigation papers into Tabung Haji financial issues raised in RCI report

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Police probe ‘kutu’ debt as possible lead in disappearance of family of three

Malaysia

Teachers recount heroic response in closed-door trial of fatal Bandar Utama school stabbing

Malaysia

Malaysia will not send any refugees back if lives are in danger - Fahmi

Malaysia

Ministry reviews copyright laws to balance AI innovation and creator protection