Malaysian resort under investigation after intruder molests tourist
Malaysia’s Sabah state has ordered a full investigation into the Semporna resort where a female tourist from China was allegedly molested and assaulted inside her room by an intruder early last Saturday. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin said he instructed tourism authorities and enforcement agencies to investigate the security lapses that led to the incident and the…
The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Jafry Ariffin, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a Semporna resort following an alleged sexual assault on a Chinese tourist. The attack took place in the early hours of September 19, according to The Star. The resort's licensing status and security protocols were ordered to be reviewed, while local police lauded for swiftly arresting an 18-year-old suspect.
Jafry emphasized the importance of visitor safety and security in Sabah on September 21, as reported by Bernama. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the 25-year-old woman reported the intrusion, stated Superintendent Tan Hiap Wah of Semporna district police. The assault allegedly occurred around 3 a.m. while the victim was sleeping alone in her room, reported The New Strait Times.
The woman recounted waking up to find someone removing her clothes and struggling with the suspect before escaping into nearby bushes. During her escape, she said the intruder pulled her hair, causing her to fall. Police are currently investigating the case under Malaysia's Penal Code Sections 448 and 354, which pertain to house trespass and assault or use of criminal force with intent to outrage a person's modesty.
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