Deaths of Singaporean couple in Cheras homestay ruled as suicide


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 18 May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The deaths of two Singaporeans whose bodies were found in a homestay in Cheras has been ruled as suicide.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the deceased were a married couple.

"That was a suicide. Their families have been notified and the case is still under investigation," he said at the Desa Rejang PPR here on Sunday (May 18).

The couple were found dead inside the homestay by a worker on Friday (May 16).

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The window and door gaps were taped up and remnants of burnt charcoal in a barbecue grill were found.

Also found in the property was some ketamine.

Those facing mental health issues or contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935/ 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999/ 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's family, social and community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); or Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929/ email sam@befrienders.org.my) or any Befrienders centre in Malaysia.

 

 

 

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