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2 days ago
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Woman, 32, falls to her death from Sandakan mall
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: 'The victim was found unconscious and lying face-down on the fourth-floor balcony. SANDAKAN: A 32-year-old foreign housewife died after allegedly jumping from the seventh floor of a shopping mall, here, Monday. Sandakan District Police Chief ACP George Abd Rakman said the incident happened about 12.25pm, with mall management alerting authorities two minutes after discovering the victim. 'The victim was found unconscious and lying face-down on the fourth-floor balcony,' George said in a statement. Preliminary checks revealed severe head and leg injuries. George said initial investigations suggest the woman was under stress due to domestic issues. Firefighters were called to assist in retrieving the body from a hard-to-reach area. The victim was sent to the Duchess of Kent Hospital for post-mortem. Police are treating the case as a sudden death and have urged the public to refrain from speculation. Anyone with information are advised to contact the Sandakan District Police Headquarters. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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7 days ago
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25-year-old man found dead at home in Sandakan
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The body was sent to the Duchess of Kent Hospital's Forensic Unit for a post-mortem. - Pic for illustration only SANDAKAN: A 25-year-old local was found dead at his home at Kampung Sim-Sim, here, on Tuesday. Sandakan District Police Chief ACP George Abd Rakman said they received a report regarding the incident at 9.33pm, prompting a team to the scene. 'Upon arrival, they found a man hanging in the storage room of his house. He was confirmed dead at the scene,' he said in a statement. The victim was discovered by a family member, who immediately alerted the authorities. Preliminary investigation revealed the man was believed to have had underlying health issues. The body was sent to the Duchess of Kent Hospital's Forensic Unit for a post-mortem. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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31-05-2025
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5 illegals held in Sandakan
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The suspects arrested during 'Ops Poket'. SANDAKAN: Five illegal immigrants were detained in an integrated operation conducted at the Central Market, here on Wednesday. The operation, known as 'Ops Poket,' was carried out by the Sandakan District Police in collaboration with the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS), and the National Registration Department (JPN). All individuals were detained under the Immigration Act 1959/63 for failing to produce valid identification documents and are suspected of overstaying in the state. The operation was conducted from 4pm to 6pm to combat crime and curb the presence of illegal immigrants, in addition to enforcing laws related to documentation. Acting Sandakan District Police Chief, Superintendent Ramasamy Kuppan, said all those arrested were taken to the Sandakan District Police Headquarters and handed over to the Immigration Department for further action. He said such operations would continue to ensure public safety and public order. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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06-05-2025
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Anti-drug ops: 36 held in Sandakan
Published on: Tuesday, May 06, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 06, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: One of the drug hotspots raided during the operation. SANDAKAN: Some 36 individuals, including nine women, were arrested during a series of anti-drug operations (Ops Tapis Narkotik) carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Sandakan District Police from April 25 to May 3. The integrated operations targeted several known hotspots around Sandakan, including Kg Sim Sim, Kg Mangkalinau, Kg Batu Putih, Bandar Letat Jaya, Bandar Ramai-Ramai, Sandakan town centre, PPR Taman Murni, STC Jetty Port, and surrounding plantation and hotel areas. Of those arrested, 27 men and nine women, ranging from teenagers to adults, were detained under various provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, including Sections 39B, 39A(1), 12(2), and 15(1)(a). Urine screenings revealed many tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. On April 26 in Kg Disayang, one man and eight women tested positive for drug use. On May 2, seven men were arrested at STC Jetty Port, including one detained under Section 39A(1) for possession of drugs in large quantities. Another major case involved an arrest under Section 39B for drug trafficking, an offence carrying the mandatory death penalty. District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the operations reflect the police's continued commitment to tackling the drug menace. 'Ops Tapis is being carried out intensively as part of enforcement and prevention efforts to break the drug distribution chain in the district. We will continue to target hotspots and take firm action without compromise,' he said. All suspects are currently held at the Sandakan IPD lock-up for further investigation and legal action. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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30-04-2025
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Held – foreigner on rampage with a machete
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The suspect aged 27 was apprehended and a 70cm-long machete, including the handle, was seized. - Sandakan PDRM photo. SANDAKAN: Police arrested a foreigner who went on a rampage while armed with a machete in the Bandar Indah area on Monday. Sandakan District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said a team from the MPV and URB patrol units of the Sandakan District Police Headquarters responded to information received at around 11am, reporting a man behaving aggressively at the location. He said the suspect aged 27 was apprehended and a 70cm-long machete, including the handle, was seized. The suspect has been remanded, and the case is being investigated under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958, as well as Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
