{
  "id": 6101951,
  "title": "Man found dead in Langkawi rented room",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/man-found-dead-in-langkawi-rented-room",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T04:17:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/07/man-found-dead-in-langkawi-rented-room"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 37-year-old unemployed man named Khairol Iqmal Rohidin was discovered deceased in his rented room on Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, yesterday. The landlord became aware of the situation when his cousin, unable to contact the victim for several days, alerted the landlord around 6:55 PM. Upon seeing the man lying motionless in the bed, the landlord immediately contacted the police. Initial examinations revealed no signs of struggle or physical injuries, suggesting no foul play. The victim had no documented history of medical conditions. Identified as Khairol Iqmal Rohidin from Kangar, Perlis, his remains were transferred to the forensic unit at Sultanah Maliha Hospital for a comprehensive autopsy. The police have classified this incident as a sudden death.",
  "summary": "Police say Khairol Iqmal Rohidin was uncontactable for three days before his landlord found him motionless in his rented room in Padang Matsirat.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Man found dead in Langkawi rented room",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/man-found-dead-in-langkawi-rented-room-6102374",
        "published": "2026-09-07T04:17:31.000Z"
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  "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."
}