PERMATANG PAUH: A 57-year-old man was found dead in a drain at the Sama Gagah market.
A post-mortem examination at the Seberang Jaya Hospital showed that he died of coronary artery disease.
The man was found in the drain at about 7.20am by a trader who was preparing to open his stall.
The trader then alerted the police.
It is learnt that the victim, who works as a technician, had complained of feeling unwell to his employer the day before.
Initial investigations found that the man had a history of high blood pressure and diabetes.
He was also known to spend time at a coffee shop in the market.
A preliminary examination by the forensic team found no injuries or suspicious marks on the victim's body.
It was reported that a man's body, wrapped in cloth, was found in a drain at the Sama Gagah Market this morning.
Earlier, state police chief Datuk Dennis Lim confirmed the discovery of the remains with the investigation ongoing.
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