BALING: A foul smell coming from a rented house in Kampung Bawah Gunung here led to the discovery of a man's body, believed to have died alone.
The smell was noticed by the victim's friend, who then contacted the Fire and Rescue Department for assistance in gaining entry into the locked house.
Baling Fire and Rescue Station chief Assistant Fire Superintendent Zulkhairi Mat Tanjil said his team received the call at 11.38am and took about five minutes to open the door.
"Upon opening the door, a man's body was found inside the house. The victim was believed to have not reported for work for two days.
"The body was later handed over to police," he said.
