Former Kedah Deputy Speaker found drowned after falling into river

Datuk Mohd Jamil Md. Idross, a former Deputy Speaker of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly and a two-term assemblyman for Pengkalan Kundur, was found drowned in Sungai Teluk Bagan on Saturday morning. The 78-year-old was discovered approximately 50 meters from the riverbank where his slippers were found, indicating a potential fall into the water.

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The daily routine of the victim was to move the vehicle in the house area to the area outside the house near the river.

According to Kota Setar District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Syed Basri Syed Ali, Mohd Jamil's daily routine involved moving his vehicle near the river. A Perodua Kancil, believed to have been modified by the victim, was found near the riverbank. Police are still investigating the exact circumstances that led to his fall.

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A Perodua Kancil white color is believed to have been modified by the victim near the river at the scene. A pair of slippers confirmed to belong to the victim was also found at the scene.

The victim's family confirmed he had no history of depression or psychiatric issues. Mohd Jamil had recently been discharged from the hospital after a month, having suffered from chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and had also received treatment for a lung infection.

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Further investigation to determine how the victim fell into the river is still ongoing.

His family last saw him around 11:30 p.m. on Friday and realized he was missing around 5 a.m. on Saturday. Fire department personnel found his body at 8:10 a.m. The case has been classified as a sudden death report (SDR), and his body was taken to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

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The victim's family confirmed that the victim did not suffer from depression or have a psychiatric history.