Former Kedah deputy speaker found dead in river
Jamil Idross, a former deputy speaker of the Kedah state assembly, was found dead in Sungai Teluk Bagan after reportedly falling into the river. Police are investigating the incident, noting the 78-year-old had a history of chronic health issues.
Why it matters
The death of a former high-ranking state official is a matter of public interest and local concern.
Share Jamil Idross was the Pengkalan Kundor assemblyman, representing Umno, from 1995 to 1999 and again from 2004 to 2008. Fire and rescue department personnel found the body of former Kedah state assembly deputy speaker Jamil Idross in Sungai Teluk Bagan, Alor Setar, today. (JBPM pic) ALOR SETAR : Former Kedah state assembly deputy speaker Jamil Idross was found dead after he was believed to have fallen into Sungai Teluk Bagan along Jalan Tandop, near here, this morning. Jamil Idross. Kota Setar police chief Syed Basri Syed Ali said the body of the 78-year-old was discovered by personnel from the Alor Setar fire and rescue department at about 8.10am.
Objective reporting of a tragic local news event.
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