# Man Found Dead in Drain Near Taman Ciku

> 52-year-old man discovered dead in drain near Taman Ciku in Bukit Mertajam.
- Title: Man Found Dead in Drain Near Taman Ciku · Malay Mail
- Summary: 52-year-old man discovered dead in drain near Taman Ciku in Bukit Mertajam. A 52-year-old man was found dead in a drain near Taman Ciku in Bukit Mertajam on…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/man-52-found-dead-in-drain-near-taman-ciku-in-bukit-mertajam/239522
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-10-18T08:55:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bukit mertajam, taman ciku, man, 52, drain, death, news, world
## Man Found Dead in Drain
Penang police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man found in a drain near Taman Ciku, Bukit Mertajam on October 17, 2026.
## Reported at 4:30 PM
Firefighters retrieved the body following a report made around 4:30 p.m. on October 17, 2026.
## Less Than 24 Hours Dead
Preliminary investigations suggest the man had been deceased for less than 24 hours before the discovery.
## Post-Mortem at Hospital
The body has been sent to Bukit Mertajam Hospital for a post-mortem to ascertain the cause of death.
## Police Investigation Ongoing
Police are conducting further investigations into the case.
## Key takeaway

A 52-year-old man was found dead in a drain near Taman Ciku in Bukit Mertajam on October 17, 2026.