Body found afloat near jetty

Several fishermen stumbled on the deceased, believed to be a local Indian, in his 30s, about 2pm.

Kuantan police chief ACP Mohd Jasmani Yusoff said initial inspection of the body indicated several wounds, believed to have been inflicted with a sharp weapon.

He said there was no identification document on the victim whose demise was initially classified as 'sudden death'.

"We are waiting for the post-mortem report. Should there be elements of foul play, the case will be investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder," he said when contacted here today.