Cops to probe singer's death as 'sudden death' pending lab report


PETALING JAYA: Following the results of the post mortem of singer Muhammad Nidza Afham, the police will investigate the case as a Sudden Death Report.

In a statement Thursday (Aug 12), Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said that the post mortem was conducted from 11am to 3pm on Thursday.

"The exact cause of death is still 'pending laboratory investigation' but no physical injuries were found.

"Investigations will continue as a 'Sudden Death Report'," he said.

The singer was found dead on Wednesday (Aug 11) at the Kota Bridge in Klang about a day after going missing.

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On Wednesday, South Klang OCPD Asst Comm Cha Hoong Fong said that the Muhammad Nidza was last seen leaving a house in Jalan Kerongsang 4 in Bandar Puteri on Aug 13.

His girlfriend traced his last location to the bridge where a family member found his wallet and other belongings.

Muhammad Nidza is known for his single Ternyata Bukan Aku.

He also garnered fame for his song covers on social media, particularly on his YouTube channel, where his cover of Rindu Setengah Mati has nearly seven million views.

He also appeared in I Can See Your Voice Season 3. Living in Shah Alam, Nidza previously studied Sports Management at UniKL and worked with his older brother while maintaining an active part-time presence on social media in the singing industry.

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