British Backpacker Vanishes in Kuala Lumpur: Police Investigation Underway

Kuala Lumpur Police Investigate Disappearance of British Backpacker A 25-year-old British man, Jordan Michael John Johnson-Doyle, has been reported missing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Police in the Brickfields district confirmed they received a report on June 2nd, 2025. The last confirmed sighting was at a bar in the Bangsar area. According to Assistant Commissioner Ku Mashriman Ku Mahmud, statements have been taken from the man's father and two witnesses. Johnson's family raised the alarm when they were unable to contact him by phone and noticed his social media accounts were inactive. The Daily Mail reported that Johnson, a remote engineer, had been backpacking in the Mediterranean and Asia for over a year. He arrived in Malaysia on May 17th, 2025, after visiting Vietnam and staying in a Bukit Bintang hotel. "We urge the public to refrain from speculation," stated Assistant Commissioner Mahmud. The investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights the challenges faced by solo travelers and underscores the importance of staying connected with family and friends while abroad. The police are actively pursuing all leads in their search for Mr. Johnson.