Cement-filled barrel containing suspected human body found in Melaka
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Police launch a murder investigation after a barrel believed to contain human remains was found on a slope near the Machap Water Retention Pond in Alor Gajah
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Alor Gajah district police chief Superintendent Ahmad Abu Bakar said the barrel was discovered by three people aged between 25 and 35 who were fishing at the retention pond at about 11.40am.
He said the group became suspicious after finding the barrel and cut open part of its top, revealing bones believed to have been cemented inside.
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- Sep 13, 2026
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