Suspected alcohol poisoning: Death toll reaches 15

File picture of alcoholic drinks (not linked to this case).

PETALING JAYA: The death toll due to suspected alcohol poisoning is now at 15, said Comm Datuk Mazlan Mansor.

As of 6pm Tuesday (Sept 18), the Selangor police chief said 33 others are being warded in multiple hospitals in Klang Valley, as a result of suspected alcohol poisoning since Monday night (Sept 17).