Two held for causing hurt following harassment remarks

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22 May 2025 • 1:32 PM MYT
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By: Azmie Lim

LAHAD DATU: Two foreigners have been arrested for allegedly injuring a man in Kampung Epil on April 3.

District acting police chief Supt Jimmy Panyau said they were detained at Kampung Tanah Rata, Kunak.

The arrest followed an incident reportedly triggered by the suspects making sexually harassing remarks to the victim’s wife.

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Jimmy said the case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which carries up to 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine, whipping or a combination of any two.