KL inmate's death still unsolved

KL inmate's death still unsolved

CIREBON, West Java: Local authorities have yet to determine
the cause of death of Malaysian inmate Koh Kim Cha alias Amzit
who was found dead in his cell in Cirebon prison last Thursday
due to the absence of an official permit for an autopsy.

Cirebon Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Krido Sudibyo Wahyu, said
the Gunung Djati General Hospital has refused to do an autopsy as
the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta had not yet granted permission.

"We have checked his cell and summoned witnesses but the cause
of death is still unclear," he said.

He added the Malaysian citizen who was jailed for robbery in
Batam, Riau, several years ago, was believed to have committed
suicide because his trousers were found tied to the bars of his
cell.

Cha was one of hundreds of prisoners moved from Cipinang
penitentiary in Jakarta last year. --Antara