5-year-old girl found dead after uncle allegedly throws her into river

KOTA TINGGI, Sept 22. 2026 — A 5-year-old girl was found dead, believed to have been thrown into a river by her uncle in Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili here, this morning.

Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Supt Yusof Othman said police received a report at about 9:30am regarding a 37-year-old local man who went on a rampage armed with a machete while chasing a 40-year-old man.

5-year-old girl

“Acting on information, a police team went to the location of the incident, and a struggle ensued resulting in injuries to one of the personnel, but the suspect was eventually arrested,” he said in a statement today.

Yusof said a medical assistant confirmed the death, and the victim’s body was sent to Kota Tinggi Hospital before being brought to the Forensic Department of Pasir Gudang Hospital tomorrow for a post-mortem. – Bernama

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