{
  "id": 12162978,
  "title": "Pelancong China maut selepas selam snorkel di Semporna",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/pelancong-china-maut-selepas-selam-snorkel-di-semporna-12162978",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/05/pelancong-china-maut-selepas-selam-snorkel-di-semporna"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Chinese tourist died after losing consciousness while snorkeling with family members off Pom Pom Island in Semporna yesterday. Semoya Tan Hiap Wah, the Semporna Police Chief, stated that the 66-year-old woman from Yunnan province complained of discomfort before requesting to be taken on a boat. \"Upon reaching the boat, the victim did not realize what was happening and was given artificial respiration, but there was no response before being taken to Semporna Hospital,\" Bernama reported. According to Tan, the victim was confirmed to have had a history of asthma dating back ten years and died at the hospital. Furthermore, the investigation is ongoing and boat operators have been advised to prioritize safety measures. Witnesses to the incident have been requested to appear at the nearby police station or contact investigating officer Mohammad Ali Amat via 013-212 0852 to assist with the inquiry.",
  "summary": "Mangsa yang didapati ada sejarah penyakit asma disahkan meninggal dunia di hospital, menurut polis.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pelancong China maut selepas selam snorkel di Semporna",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/pelancong-china-maut-selepas-selam-snorkel-di-semporna",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:40:00.000Z"
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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."
}