{
  "id": 14162843,
  "title": "No foul play in discovery of dead body at Permatang Pauh market",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/no-foul-play-in-discovery-of-dead-body-at-permatang-pauh-market",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T08:44:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1554498/no-foul-play-discovery-dead-body-permatang-pauh-market"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 57-year-old man was discovered deceased in a drain at the Sama Gagah market in Permatang Pauh. A post-mortem examination conducted at Seberang Jaya Hospital revealed that his cause of death was coronary artery disease. The victim, whose profession was that of a technician, was found in the drain around 7:20 am by a trader who was about to set up his stall. Noticing the man's unwell appearance the previous day, the trader promptly informed the police.\n\nThe victim's medical history included high blood pressure and diabetes. He was also known to frequent a coffee shop within the market. Forensic examination found no signs of injury or suspicious marks on the man's body. Datuk Dennis Lim, the state police chief, confirmed the discovery of the remains and informed that the investigation was still ongoing.",
  "summary": "PERMATANG PAUH: A 57-year-old man was found dead in a drain at the Sama Gagah market.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}