Authorities discovered a decomposed body wrapped in a folded mattress inside a shophouse in Pokok Mangga, Melaka, believed to have been dead for two weeks to a month [1, 2]. The body was found after the property owner inspected the premises on May 28, 2026, following a foul smell and inability to contact the tenant [2]. Both hands of the body were tied, suggesting foul play [1, 2].
Preliminary investigations revealed that the shophouse had been rented by a woman as accommodation for her son [1, 2]. On May 29, police arrested a 40-year-old local man, believed to be the tenant's son, as the suspect in the murder investigation [1]. The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine (syabu) and has seven previous criminal records [1, 2]. He was reportedly under the influence of drugs when arrested and has refused to cooperate with investigators [1, 2].
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder [1, 2]. Authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the death and the suspect's involvement.
