- An unidentified body was found in the wheel well of an aircraft that landed at KLIA2 at about 6.30am, according to a *Berita Harian* report.
- Engineering staff servicing the aircraft detected a foul smell from the wheel compartment before opening it and discovering the body, after which they informed the KLIA2 police station operations room.
- At about 6.55am, staff opened the compartment and found the body, immediately notifying police.
- The Royal Malaysia Police Forensics Unit was called to the scene for further investigation.
- Preliminary investigations suggest the victim was in their 20s and had been dead for more than 72 hours; no identification documents were found.
- The deceased's gender has yet to be determined, but has been described as being clad in a white shirt and jeans, The New Straits Times reported.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine the identity and cause of death.
A body, believed to be in its 20s, was found in the wheel well of an aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 on August 27. The aircraft had arrived from Tokyo, Japan, landing at approximately 6:30 AM. Engineering staff discovered the body around 6:55 AM after noticing a foul smell emanating from the landing gear compartment.23
The staff member servicing the aircraft opened the compartment and immediately notified the KLIA2 police station operations room. Preliminary investigations indicate the victim had likely been dead for over 72 hours, and no identification documents were found on the body. The deceased was described as wearing jeans and a white shirt, but their gender remains undetermined.67
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Forensics Unit was called to the scene to conduct further investigations. Authorities are working to establish the victim's identity and the cause of death. Investigations are ongoing, with police emphasizing the need for thorough examination to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.910
This incident raises concerns about airport security and the potential risks associated with unauthorized access to aircraft compartments.
“The victim, believed to be in their 20s, had likely been dead for more than 72 hours, and no identification documents were found on the body. The Royal Malaysia Police Forensics Unit is conducting further investigations to establish identity and cause of death.”
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