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Embassy assists family of Malaysian killed in South Korea brawl

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times 7/27 22:34 X
Embassy assists family of Malaysian killed in South Korea brawl
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Embassy in Seoul is working to provide assistance to the family of a Malaysian who died in a murder incident in South Korea, the Foreign Ministry said.

From the original report

The ministry said the embassy had contacted the victim's next of kin and was providing consular assistance, including facilitating documentation matters, funeral arrangements and the repatriation of the remains to Malaysia.

It added that it had also been informed that several other Malaysians involved in the case were under investigation by South Korean authorities.

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New Straits Times
Originally published
Jul 27, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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