{
  "id": 11856448,
  "title": "Lahad Datu deputy police chief dies after health complications",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/lahad-datu-deputy-police-chief-dies-after-health-complications",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:54:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1547389/lahad-datu-deputy-police-chief-dies-after-health-complications"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Lahad Datu, deputy police chief Supt Jimmy Panyau passed away overnight at the Kuching Life Care Society following liver-related complications. The 53-year-old was confirmed to have died at 9:30 PM by Lahad Datu police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail. Panyau had a reputation for dedication throughout his time serving in Lahad Datu.\n\nAccording to Ismail, Panyau initially sought medical attention at the Borneo Medical Centre in Kuching on August 14 after experiencing liver-related health issues. He was admitted for further examination and treatment, was discharged on August 15, and subsequently granted medical leave until August 23.\n\nPanyau also underwent a medical examination at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, during which a growth was identified in his liver and bile duct. On August 20, he sought treatment at Sarawak General Hospital before being admitted to the male surgical ward for continued monitoring and treatment. Prior to his recent position, Panyau had served as Mukah police chief in Sarawak.",
  "summary": "LAHAD DATU: Lahad Datu deputy police chief Supt Jimmy Panyau died last night at the Kuching Life Care Society in Sarawak after suffering liver-related complications.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Lahad Datu deputy police chief Jimmy Panyau dies at 53 after liver-related complications",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/lahad-datu-deputy-police-chief-jimmy-panyau-dies-at-53-after-liver",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:23:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}