Prominent developer in fatal fall from Pulau Tikus apartment


GEORGE TOWN: A prominent property developer, believed to be linked to the Penang undersea tunnel project, has fallen to his death from his apartment in Pulau Tikus here.

George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong confirmed the incident on Tuesday (Oct 5) but did not reveal details.

ACP Soffian said a statement would be issued later.

The businessman was 53 years old.

Those suffering from problems can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service at 03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392; Talian Kasih at 15999 or 019-261 5999; Jakim’s (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) family, social and community care centre at 0111-959 8214; and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur at 03-7627 2929 or go to befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia for a full list of numbers nationwide and operating hours, or email sam@befrienders.org.my.

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