ALOR SETAR, June 7 — Former Kedah State Assembly deputy speaker Datuk Mohd Jamil Md Idross was found dead this morning after he was believed to have fallen into Sungai Teluk Bagan along Jalan Tandop here.
Kota Setar police chief ACP Syed Basri Syed Ali said personnel from the Alor Setar Fire and Rescue Department discovered the 78-year-old’s body at about 8.10am.
He said the body was found about 50 metres from the spot where Mohd Jamil was believed to have fallen, based on the discovery of a pair of slippers belonging to him near the riverbank.
According to Syed Basri, family members last saw Mohd Jamil at about 11.30pm yesterday.
They realised he was missing at about 5am today before finding his slippers near the river and suspecting that he had fallen into the water.
A police report was lodged at the Kota Setar district police headquarters at 7.18am, prompting a search and rescue operation at the scene.
“Initial investigations found that the victim had been discharged from hospital about a month ago and had a history of chronic illnesses, including diabetes and high blood pressure. He had also received treatment for a lung infection,” Syed Basri said in a statement.
He said Mohd Jamil lived with his wife and two daughters, aged 29 and 27.
Family members also told police he had no history of depression or psychiatric issues.
Investigators found that Mohd Jamil routinely moved his vehicle from inside his house to an area outside the residence, which is located near the river.
“A white Perodua Kancil is believed to have been moved by the victim before the incident and was found near the location,” Syed Basri said.
The body was sent to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Police are continuing investigations to determine the cause of the incident.
Mohd Jamil served as Pengkalan Kundor assemblyman for Umno from 1995 to 1999 and again from 2004 to 2008.
He was appointed deputy speaker of the 14th Kedah State Assembly and held the post from 2018 until 2023. — Bernama
Date: 7 June, 2026 1:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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