Body of Malaysian man killed in South Korea stabbing to be repatriated after documentation completed
The body of a 26-year-old Malaysian man killed in a brawl in South Korea is awaiting repatriation following the completion of a post-mortem. South Korean authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the incident.
Why it matters
This highlights the complexities of international legal and consular procedures following violent crimes involving foreign nationals.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The body of a Malaysian man who died after he was allegedly stabbed during a group fight involving foreign nationals in South Korea will be brought home once documentation is completed.
Family members are currently handling the repatriation process for Ahmad Shah, 26, in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong Province, according to a report by Berita Harian.
His sister, Ain Sephia, 25, said the family had been informed that the post‑mortem examination had been completed.
“We have already submitted all the required documents, and once the procedures are finished, the body will be prepared for repatriation,” she said.
She added that the family had not been given a confirmed arrival date as several procedures still needed to be settled with the Malaysian Embassy in South Korea.
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