Death Toll In Malaysia Tainted Alcohol Scandal Hits 21
Sumaira FH Published September 19, 2018 | 07:47 PM
A total of 21 people, mostly foreign workers, have now died from drinking tainted alcohol in Malaysia, authorities said Wednesday as police made a series of arrests over the scandal.
Kuala Lumpur, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Sep, 2018 ) :A total of 21 people, mostly foreign workers, have now died from drinking tainted alcohol in Malaysia, authorities said Wednesday as police made a series of arrests over the scandal.
The victims, who include three Malaysians as well as people from Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, died after drinking whisky and beer in and around the capital Kuala Lumpur.
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said that in addition to the 21 people who had died, another36 had been taken ill due to drinking the tainted alcohol.
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