Lahad Datu deputy police chief Jimmy Panyau dies at 53 after liver-related complications

LAHAD DATU, Oct 4 — Deputy police chief Supt Jimmy Panyau passed away at the Kuching Life Care Society in Sarawak due to liver-related complications, according to confirmation by Lahad Datu police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail. The 53-year-old officer succumbed to his illness at 9.30pm that evening. Dzulbaharin revealed that Jimmy sought medical attention at Borneo Medical Centre in Kuching on Aug 14, following the onset of liver-related health issues.

After a brief period of recovery, he was discharged on Aug 15 and granted medical leave until Aug 23. Jimmy also underwent a medical examination at Gleneagles Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, where a growth was discovered in his liver and bile duct region. Subsequently, he received further treatment at Sarawak General Hospital before being admitted to the Male Surgical Ward for continued monitoring and care. Prior to his current role, Jimmy had served as the police chief in Mukah, Sarawak.