Woman's body discovered at Harbour Mall Sandakan
Published on: Mon, Jul 28, 2025
By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Firefighters at the scene. - Pic by JBPM SANDAKAN: A woman's body was discovered in an open space on the fourth floor of Harbour Mall Sandakan at midday on Monday.Fire and Rescue Department chief Jimmy Lagung said an emergency call was received from the police at 12.45pm. Firefighters were deployed to assist in retrieving the body, which was located in a spot not accessible from within the building. The team used a rappelling technique from the fifth floor and lifted the body using a Junkin stretcher. The remains were handed over to the police for further investigation, and the woman's identity has yet to be confirmed. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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