Businessman found dead in motel

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KOTA KINABALU: A West Malaysian businessman was found dead inside a budget motel at Jalan Pantai here yesterday.

Wong Kooi Fatt, 61, from Klang, Selangor was found dead by the motel staff around 4pm.

It is said that Wong was in the state capital for business and had been staying in the motel for the past several days.

City police chief ACP M. Chandra said initial police investigation showed no criminal element was found at the scene.

“Police are still investigating the case but for now, we have ruled out any foul play involved,” he said.

Chandra added the body had been taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for a post-mortem and family members would be notified soon.

The case has been classified as sudden death.