19 dead, 14 hospitalised from suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia

Up to 19 men have died and 14 hospitalised since Monday night (Sept 17) from suspected poisoning after having consumed alcoholic drinks, said Malaysian police. According to the Health Ministry, the total number of cases involving methanol poisoning rose to 51, comprising 45 cases in Selangor, and six in Kuala Lumpur. Selangor chief police officer Mazlan Mansor said on Tuesday that the dead men comprised Malaysians as well as foreign nationals. They were believed to have consumed two brands of whiskey and a brand of beer, police said in a statement.
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