POLICE have classified the death of a 25-year-old man found at a hotel in Bayan Lepas early today as sudden death after a post-mortem examination found no indications of criminal involvement.
Northeast district acting police chief Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the man was believed to have fallen from a balcony on the building's 23rd floor.
He said police received information from members of the public at 7.13am, while a hotel employee had discovered the victim lying face down in a pool of blood on the ground floor at about 6.40am.
"Initial investigations indicate that the victim, who was from Bayan Lepas, is suspected to have fallen from a balcony on the 23rd floor of the building," he said in a statement.
Abdul Rozak said crime scene and forensic examinations found no signs of foul play, although the circumstances surrounding the incident were still being established.
A post-mortem examination at Penang Hospital found that the deceased had sustained severe injuries to his legs, body and head consistent with a fall from height, with no indications of criminal elements, he added.
He also urged individuals experiencing depression or emotional distress to seek professional assistance.
Those requiring emotional support can contact Befrienders at 03-7627 2929. - November 9, 2026
