Body of Chinese businessman, 39, found with hands & feet tied in river in Johor

A 39-year-old man was found dead, with his body discovered floating in a river in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Sin Chew Daily reported that the body is believed to be that of Chinese businessman Liu Kaixian (transliterated).

Body discovered

According to China Press, his hands and feet were apparently bound, with his body entangled in a net.

Sin Chew reported that the district police chief confirmed the incident and said further details regarding the discovery of the body would be released by the Johor State Police Headquarters.

Went missing, found dead

Prior to this, Liu apparently went missing in Skudai, a town in Johor.

An incoming Skudai state assemblywoman, Jati, posted on Facebook that Liu was said to have lost contact after arriving at a mall around 12pm on Jul. 29.

She told Sin Chew in a Aug. 4 phone interview that she received news from Liu's family on Aug. 3 stated that his body had been found.

On Aug. 4, she also urged via a Facebook post that the public would stop forwarding posts and videos about the discovery of the body.

She also hoped the public would understand the family's grief and give them respect.