Body in KLIA wheel bay: Cops appeal for family to identify unknown victim
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are seeking relatives or family members of missing persons who have been uncontactable since Aug 19 following the discovery of a man's body in an aircraft's wheel bay at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Kuala Lumpur police need help identifying an unknown man whose body was found in an aircraft wheel bay at KLIA. The man, who was between 17 and 25 years old, was discovered on August 27, 2026, by airport maintenance workers who noticed a bad smell. Police believe he was around Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) since August 19 and have opened a sudden death report (SDR) investigation.
The victim was found wearing a white hoodie with a dragon and the word "OAKLEY" at the front, light blue jeans, a brown leather belt, socks, and black sports shoes. Despite no visible injuries, the body lacked identification documents. Police urge anyone with connections to the missing person to contact their nearest police station or KLIA district police headquarters.
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