Ahmad Shah, a 26-year-old Malaysian man, killed in South Korea brawl; body set for repatriation after documentation completion
Ain SephiaAhmad ShahNurcahaya RuslanKorea JoongAng DailyEumseong Police Station

Ahmad Shah, a 26-year-old Malaysian man, killed in South Korea brawl; body set for repatriation after documentation completion

Ahmad Shah, a 26-year-old Malaysian man, was killed in a brawl in South Korea, allegedly stabbed during a fight involving foreign nationals. His body is set for repatriation to Malaysia once documentation is finalized, following notification of his family by his wife shortly after the incident.

Malay Mail Malay Mail27 July 2026 · 07:00 UTC
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Ahmad Shah, a 26-year-old Malaysian man, tragically lost his life in a brawl in South Korea after being allegedly stabbed during a fight involving foreign nationals. The incident occurred around 3am on a street in Daeso-eup, Eumseong County.1

His family was informed of the incident shortly after it happened, receiving a call from his wife, Nurcahaya Ruslan, at approximately 2.40am. His sister, Ain Sephia, 25, confirmed that the post-mortem examination had been completed, paving the way for repatriation.45

A Malaysian suspect in his 40s has been detained by the Eumseong Police Station to assist with the investigation into the brawl. The body of Ahmad Shah is set to be returned to Malaysia once all necessary documentation is finalized, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily.

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“The family learned of Ahmad's death at about 2:40 am through a call from his wife, Nurcahaya Ruslan. His sister, Ain Sephia, confirmed that the post-mortem examination has been completed, allowing for the repatriation process to begin.”
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