September 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – Missing British teenager David Balisong has been found safe on Thursday (Sept 4).
It is believed that the 17-year-old was found in Kuala Lumpur by the police.
Activist Kuan Chee Heng, better known as Uncle Kentang, shared photos of David reuniting with his family on his social media page.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed Balisong’s discovery to Sinar Harian, telling the Malay language daily that he was found at a hotel on Jalan Pudu here on Thursday.
He added that the youth was found by a team of officers and personnel from the Kuala Lumpur police contingent at 7pm.
“So far, I can confirm his discovery, and further details will be provided later once a thorough check, including on his condition, has been completed,” he said.
On Wednesday (Sept 3), the media reported that Balisong was believed to have come to the country for a holiday.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar reportedly said that this was known following his visa entry, which indicated that the document would expire on Thursday after he entered the country on June 7.
Comm Shazeli had said that the police were working to trace the teenager’s whereabouts, aided by information provided by the victim’s mother and various other parties.
Previously, media outlets reported that police were investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old teenager from Britain who was reported missing after secretly boarding a flight to Malaysia.
Balisong, an outstanding student from Cheadle, Greater Manchester, left home in the early hours of June 6, telling his brother he had business at school.
Instead, the teenager flew alone from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur, subsequently turning off his phone and not responding to emails.
However, Balisong was reported to have sent an email in his last contact with his mother on July 9.
The email content included Balisong’s message asking not to be searched for, expressing concern for his well-being, wishing his family success in life, and apologising for his actions.