KUANTAN: The bodies of five family members involved in a tragic murder at the Cerating Damai housing estate here were claimed by relatives this evening after post-mortem examinations were completed. Kuantan police chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah said all procedures at the Forensic Medicine Department of Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital were concluded at about 4pm on Wednesday (Feb 18). "The bodies have been released to family members for burial in Cherating,” he said when contacted. Four of the bodies were taken to the Cherating Mosque for the funeral rites and prayers, while another was brought to the Sungai Ular Mosque for the same purpose. All the bodies are expected to be buried at the Kampung Budaya Cherating Islamic Cemetery.

Source: The Star February 18, 2026 11:34 UTC