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The Star
15 hours ago
- The Star
Ex-pilot's car stolen in Penampang – with his mum still inside
KOTA KINABALU: What began as an act of kindness turned into a terrifying ordeal for a retired airline pilot when his vehicle was hijacked with his mother still seated in the back. John Otigil, 62, was driving along Jalan Tambunan–Kota Kinabalu near Kampung Notoruss in Penampang at 11.45am on Friday (June 13) when a car hit his four-wheel-drive vehicle. Believing it was an accident, Otigil and his sister got out to inspect the damage. The other driver, a man, claimed he had dozed off and asked for a rope to tow his vehicle. Trusting the man, Otigil began recording the incident and looking for towing options. 'Without warning, the man ran towards my car, jumped in, started it, and sped off with my mother still in the back seat. 'I tried to stop him, but I was thrown to the ground and injured my knees and elbow,' he said. Despite the pain, Otigil managed to flag down a passing vehicle and gave chase. About two kilometres away, he found his mother abandoned by the roadside, shaken but unharmed. The suspect escaped with the stolen vehicle and Otigil's sister's handbag, which contained her identity card, several bank cards, a driving licence, and RM650 in cash. Otigil then rushed to the Penampang police station to ensure his mother's safety and lodge a report. Penampang OCPD Supt Sammy Newton confirmed the case, adding that they received a report shortly after the incident. 'The case is being investigated under Section 379A of the Penal Code for vehicle theft, which carries a penalty of up to seven years' imprisonment and a fine,' he said. Supt Sammy added that investigations and efforts to track down the suspect and recover the vehicle are ongoing. He urged anyone with information to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Anis Abdullah at 013-6365734. He also advised the public not to circulate unverified or false information on social media, as it may hinder investigations and cause unnecessary public alarm.
The Star
09-05-2025
- The Star
Kota Kinabalu cops interrupt cockfight, nab three men
KOTA KINABALU: A group of people huddled together and cheering while watching a cockfight caught the eye of police in Kg Puun Tunoh, Penampang near here. Those involved then ran helter-skelter when police arrived to investigate their activity. Three foreign men, aged from 48 to 55, were arrested while four live roosters, two dead roosters and RM604 cash were seized. Penampang OCPD Supt Sammy Newton said the raid was conducted at around 5pm on Thursday (May 8). "We acted based on a tip-off and raided the area," he said in a statement on Friday (May 9). He said those arrested would be investigated under the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015. Supt Sammy said they were also hunting for the other suspects.
