M'sia man, 31, found stuffed in suitcase died from suffocation, was insurance agent reported missing on Oct. 8

Malaysia police has confirmed that the 31-year-old Malaysian man found dead in a suitcase in Penang on Oct. 9 had died from suffocation.

According to New Straits Times (NST), Penang police chief Azizee Ismail said that Lee Boon Han's cause of death was confirmed in a post-mortem at the Seberang Jaya Hospital in Penang.

Manhunt for suspect launched

Azizee confirmed that there is a manhunt for those allegedly involved in Lee's death.

"We are investigating whether the victim was murdered elsewhere before his body was wrapped, placed into the bag, and dumped in that area," he added, as quoted by Malay Mail.

He said that police are conducting further investigations, such as tracing the suspect involved.

Officers have also found a new lead after discovering a Toyota Vios, believed to have been driven by Lee, about 450 metres from where his body was found, reported NST.

Forensic teams were spotted examining the vehicle and its surroundings.

Body identified by father

Lee was an insurance agent, according to China Press.

Lee's identity was confirmed after his father identified his body at the hospital on Oct. 10 at around 9am, according to The Star.

His father, 69, had filed a police report when Lee went missing on Oct. 8.

He reportedly appeared visibly emotional as he left the mortuary.

Lee was last heard from at around 1am on Oct. 7.

His body was later found on Oct. 9 at around 1:43pm by a cleaner in a remote area behind the Ampang Jajar Flats, with his hands bound and neck slashed.

His head was also covered with a plastic bag.

Police have urged those with information to come forward or approach the nearest police station to assist with the investigation.

Top photos via @danielhanlee/Instagram & China Press