PENAMPANG: A foreigner died following a fight in front of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bahang, early Sunday.
The 29-year-old odd-job worker was found by a member of the public lying on the road with cuts and stab wounds on the neck, head, hands and feet.
Penampang District Police Chief, Supt Sammy Newton said police received a public complaint about a fight involving several men using machete-type weapons at 4.44am on Dec. 24.
“The victim was confirmed dead by a doctor from Queen Elizabeth I Hospital (HQE I),” he said, adding the case is still under investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
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“The public can contact the senior investigating officer of the Penampang District Police Headquarters (IPD) Criminal Investigation Division, Asst Supt Andi Ma’ Mur Halwati at 019-5853918.
Police also called on the public not to spread photos of the incident that could cause annoyance and public order.
The victim’s wife, who has a year-old boy, and the victim’s cousin who lives in Telipok were informed.
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