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Today in History: Huang Na's body recovered after Singapore-Malaysia hunt

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC · How we work

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On 10 October 2004, eight-year-old Huang Na vanished from Pasir Panjang, Singapore. A three-week, Singapore-wide search ended with her body’s discovery, prompting massive public mourning. Malaysian vegetable packer Took Leng How faced a high-profile 14-day trial, was found guilty, and after failed appeals and clemency, was hanged on 3 November 2006.

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On 10 October 2004, eight-year-old Huang Na vanished from Pasir Panjang, Singapore. A three-week, Singapore-wide search ended with her body’s discovery, prompting massive public mourning. Malaysian vegetable packer Took Leng How faced a high-profile 14-day trial, was found guilty, and after failed appeals and clemency, was hanged on 3 November 2006.