Days ago, a Myanmar student named Sithu Hpone Maw was reported missing from a condominium unit he had rented in Taman Connaught, Cheras on July 9.
However, University College Sedaya International (UCSI), the private university where Sithu was pursuing a degree in architecture at, announced that he had passed away and expressed their condolences over his death.
Died after falling from 26th floor
Cheras deputy police chief Superintendent Ridzuan Khalid later issued a statement which uncovered the cause for Sithu’s passing.
According to him, he said police were alerted of a fall at 8.30am on July 9 at Ankasa Condo, leading them to launch an investigation.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage obtained from the scene confirmed that the victim is believed to have fallen from the 26th floor of the condominium.
“A post-mortem examination conducted at the Forensic Department of Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) concluded that the cause of death was consistent with a fall from height,” he said as quoted by NST.
Body claimed by father
Ridzuan said Sithu’s body was later claimed by his father, a businessman from Myanmar, at HCTM yesterday (July 16) after identifying Sithu based on a birthmark on the left side of his waist.
The family also confirmed that Sithu’s remains will be repatriated to Myanmar on July 22. The case has been classified as sudden death (SDR).
Our condolences to Sithu’s family over their loss.
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