Batu kurau: A man with mental disabilities who was reported missing after leaving his home in Simpang 4, Anak Kurau, near Batu Kurau last Sunday was found dead in a plantation area near Teratak Afrina Chalet today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad stated that the department received an emergency call on the discovery of the body of Zakaria Shamsudin, 42, at 12.19 pm. Firefighters located the body approximately 500 metres from the fire engine's stationed position, and police subsequently confirmed it was Zakaria, who had been reported missing nearly a week ago.

"The victim's body was handed over to the police for further action," he said in a statement today. Zakaria was reported missing on June 1 after leaving his home at about 4 pm. He was last seen walking with his stepson towards a bush area about 300 metres from the house before disappearing when the boy stopped to tie his shoelaces.