Unemployed man dies after falling from building in JB

JOHOR BARU: A man died after falling from a building in Setia Tropika, Kempas near here on Wednesday (March 30) at around 9.45am.

Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Rupiah Abd Wahid said the initial investigation showed the 25-year old unemployed man suffered from mental illness.

"The victim used to receive treatments from Permai Hospital here," she said in a statement.

ACP Rupiah said there was no foul play in the case and the body had been sent to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for a post-mortem.

She said police are investigating the case and the case is being classified as sudden death.

Those with information in regard to the case are advised to contact Johor Baru North Police District headquarter at 07-556 3122.

Those suffering from problems or mental health issues can reach out to: Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp [phone]); Jakim’s Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp [phone]); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929 or www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia full list of numbers and operating hours).