A badly decomposed body of a woman in her 50s, believed to be a foreigner, was found in a makeshift hut behind a Petronas station along Jalan Tuaran, near Tebobon, Thursday.
Kota Kinabalu: .City Police Chief ACP Mohd Zaidi Abdullah said the victim, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, is believed to have died at least three days ago. “Only skeletal remains were left of her hands and feet. Her head was beginning to show the same condition.“The victim is believed to have been living in the makeshift hut for quite some time. No criminal elements were found at the scene at 10.15am,” he said.
Reporting the discovery to police was Aaronly Rex, a man in his 30s, who was on his way to fish at the nearby swamps.“I frequently see her on my way to the swamps. She lived alone after her husband whom we called ‘Bomoh’ passed away a few years ago. “I heard talk of people finding her body and decided to check it out. I called the police after learning no one had reported the discovery,” he said when contacted. He said the victim had no job and scavenged the nearby forests for her daily meals.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Online payment provider iPay88 confirms security breach | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News PortalOnline payment provider iPay88 has confirmed experiencing a cybersecurity breach which may have compromised the card data of users
Read more »
No need to get excited over the Sulu claim | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News PortalUnited Sabah National Organisation (Usno) believes the claim over Sabah raised by the so-called heirs of the Sulu sultanate is meaningless.
Read more »
After backlash, Hospital Sungai Buloh withdraws food delivery ban | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News PortalHospital Sungai Buloh has reversed a decision banning online food delivery services for patients and staff after the move was drew criticism from the public and Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii
Read more »
Party-hopping culture, should be stopped, says Bobbey | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News PortalSabah has been greatly affected by party-hopping culture due to the absence of a specific law that prohibits the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) members from switching parties, said Senator Bobbey Suan.
Read more »
Trapped lorry driver escapes serious injuries | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News PortalDespite being trapped at the driver’s seat after a self-accident, a 59-year-old escaped serious injuries at Jalan Lung Manis, Beluran, Wednesday.
Read more »
Serena Williams hints at retirement from game | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News PortalSerena Williams, 23-time grand slam singles champion, hinted at retirement from the sport after this year's US Open tennis tournament, reported Anadolu Agency
Read more »