TAWAU: A 61-year-old local man was found dead on the rear five-foot way of a row of shops at Taman Megah Jaya 6 here, on Sunday.
The victim was discovered unconscious at the scene about 3.30 pm. Police rushed to the location upon receiving a distress call, but medical personnel on site pronounced him dead upon arrival.
Preliminary inspections of the body and the surrounding area revealed no visible injuries, signs of a struggle, or any indication of criminal elements, according to acting OCPD Supt Wilynton Enchana Watt.
“The body has been sent to the Tawau Hospital Forensic Department for a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death,” he said.
He added that the case has been classified as a Sudden Death Report (SDR), and further investigations are ongoing.
Members of the public with any information related to the incident are urged to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Azwan Asis at 018-9191618 or the nearest police station.
Police also advised the public not to speculate or spread unverified information that could interfere with the investigation.
In a separate incident in Lahad Datu, an unoccupied house at Taman Aman Jaya, Jalan Silam caught fire Sunday evening.
The Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station was alerted at 5.15 pm and immediately despatched a fire engine with 10 personnel to the scene. The fire involved a 20×65-foot concrete structure, with an estimated 40 percent damage concentrated on the lower-level living room.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 5.40 pm using one line with two water jets spanning 200 feet, drawing water from the engine and a nearby hydrant. This prevented the flames from spreading to the rest of the house.
No casualties were reported, and the operation concluded at 6.18 pm after the location was declared safe. – James Leong
Wilynton said the case has been classified as a Sudden Death Report (SDR), and further investigations are ongoing.
