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Family of man found dead in Tuaran sought
Published on: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Tuaran: Police are seeking the family of an unidentified man whose body was discovered at a premises in Taman Sri Rugading, Tuaran, on July 7. Tuaran District Police Chief Superintendent Noraidin Ag Maidin confirmed that the deceased was found in a corridor of the premises and has since been sent to the Forensic Unit of Queen Elizabeth Hospital I in Kota Kinabalu for a post-mortem examination. Advertisement The victim is estimated to be in his 50s, with a beard, long hair, and approximately 170 centimeters tall. At the time of discovery, he was dressed in dark-colored jeans and a blue t-shirt featuring white Chinese characters on the back. No identification documents were found on the victim, who was also barefoot at the scene. Supt. Noraidin said the death has been classified as sudden death (SDR), with no evidence of foul play or struggle detected at the site. The body remains at the Forensic Mortuary of Queen Elizabeth Hospital I as police continue efforts to identify and locate the deceased's family. Members of the public with any information related to the case or who may recognize the individual are urged to contact the Tuaran District Police Headquarters at 088-794313 or visit the nearest police station. * 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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2 days ago
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Police seek next of kin of unidentified man found in Tuaran
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: TUARAN: Police are seeking the next of kin of an unidentified man whose body was found at a premises in Taman Sri Rugading here on July 7. District police chief Supt Noraidin Ag Maidin said the man, believed to be in his 50s, was discovered deceased in the corridor of the building and later sent to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital's Forensic Unit for a post-mortem. Advertisement He was described as having a beard, long hair, and standing about 170cm tall, and was wearing dark jeans and a blue T-shirt with white Chinese characters on the back. The man had no identification documents and was found without shoes or slippers, while initial investigations showed no signs of foul play or struggle. Police have classified the case as a sudden death and urge anyone with information or missing relatives to contact the district police at 088-794313 or visit the nearest police station. * 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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10-07-2025
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Lorry laden with stones crashes into vehicles
Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: The lorry that crashed into vehicles outside a school in Tamparuli. TAMPARULI: Parents waiting to pick up their children after school hours were shocked when a lorry lost control and crashed into vehicles outside SK Pekan Tamparuli here on Tuesday. The 1pm incident happened in front of the school and fortunately there were no fatalities or injuries to the public. Tuaran District Police Chief Supt Noraidin Ag Maidin confirmed the incident after viral footage of the crash started making its round online. Initial investigations found the 10-ton lorry carrying a load of stones from Kota Kinabalu to Ranau when it lost control at the scene. 'Upon reaching the site, the lorry lost control and crashed into a lamp post at the road divider as well as a parked Perodua Alza on the opposite side of the road,' he said in a statement. The fallen lamp post also hit another vehicle, though both cars were unoccupied at the time of the accident. He said the lorry driver was attempting to avoid a Perodua Myvi that had stopped suddenly in front of him. A urine screening test conducted on the truck driver returned negative. Police advised the public to exercise greater caution and responsibility while driving and to always comply with established road laws and regulations. * 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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08-07-2025
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Cops hunting for driver in hit-and-run case in Tuaran
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Tuaran: Police are hunting for a driver who fled the scene after following an accident along the Tuaran – Kota Kinabalu Road near Kampung Bakut here, that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on Saturday. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at Tuaran Hospital due to severe injuries to his head and body. Tuaran District Police Chief Superintendent Noraidin Ag Maidin said the incident occurred while the victim was walking across the road. He added that several individuals have had their statements recorded to assist with the investigation. 'Police are actively investigating to track down the driver who fled the scene of the accident. 'The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,' he said in a media statement here on Monday. Noraidin urged members of the public who have any information related to the incident to contact the Tuaran District Police Headquarters Traffic Investigation Officer, Inspector Haffiz, at 011-61600964, or to come forward at any nearby police station. 'The public, especially pedestrians in the area or anywhere else, are also advised to always be cautious and exercise care when on the road,' he said. * 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
Borneo Post
07-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Woman murdered in Tamparuli, suspect with mental health history held
TUARAN (July 7): A teacher was found dead with multiple injuries to her neck, head and both eyes, believed to be the victim of a fatal assault with a sharp weapon at a house in Kampung Tenghilan, Tamparuli, on Friday. Tuaran district police chief Supt Noraidin Ag Maidin said the 41-year-old victim was a local, and police have arrested a 47-year-old brother of the victim, on the same day. 'The suspect, also a local, is believed to have mental health issues and had previously received follow-up treatment at a healthcare facility. However, the motive is still under investigation,' he said in a statement yesterday. Noraidin said a post-mortem was conducted today at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Forensic Unit, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. The offence carries the death penalty, or imprisonment of no less than 30 years and not more than 40 years, and whipping if convicted. Members of the public who have information about the incident are urged to contact the Tuaran Police Hotline at 088-794313 or the nearest police station. Following the tragic incident, former Senator Datuk Noraini Idris has urged the Sabah state government and health authorities to step up efforts to improve mental health services. Describing the incident as deeply heartbreaking, Noraini extended her condolences to the victim's family and said the tragedy must serve as a wake-up call for all parties to treat mental health as a serious public safety and community wellbeing issue. 'This heart-wrenching tragedy shows we can no longer be complacent about mental health. It is an issue that cuts across race, religion and social status. I offer my deepest sympathies to the victim's family and pray they find strength to cope with this heavy loss,' she said in a statement today. Noraini said the incident highlighted the urgent need to boost mental health literacy among the public to prevent untreated psychological problems from ending in unnecessary loss of life. 'The Sabah State Government, especially the State Health Department, must give more serious attention to providing mental health services that are comprehensive, accessible and inclusive. We cannot keep relying on existing facilities without sustainable improvements,' she stressed. Among the measures she proposed were upgrading Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang by improving its treatment facilities, increasing the number of psychiatric specialists, and expanding patient capacity to meet growing demand. Noraini also called for the immediate establishment of community mental health support centres in every district to serve as early screening points, family counselling hubs, and referral centres for chronic cases needing specialist care. 'Equally important is to expand mental health education programmes in schools, workplaces and communities so people know how to spot early warning signs and seek professional help without stigma or shame,' she said. She added that follow-up procedures for patients returning home after treatment must be strengthened with more systematic monitoring, involving close cooperation between hospitals, families and local authorities to manage any risks responsibly. 'This tragedy is a reminder that people with mental illness need proper treatment not just sympathy without action. It is not just the responsibility of hospitals. Everyone in society must play a role in supporting and understanding this reality,' Noraini said. She pledged to continue supporting any initiative to improve the quality of mental health services in Sabah, saying that the wellbeing of the people, both physically and mentally, must always be a top priority.
